Head of Department – History

Knox Grammar School · Wahroonga, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

History

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

K12

Salary range

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Closing date

10 August 2026

7 days left

Posted 29 Jul 2026

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About Knox Grammar School

Enrolment

3,345

Total students

98%

Boys

2%

Girls

Staffing

291.6

Teaching FTE

262.6

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

1,187

ICSEA value

99th percentile · Higher SES

Diversity

53%

EAL/D Background

1%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

About Us

Knox Grammar School is an independent, multi-campus Kindergarten to Year 12 day and boarding school for boys, located at Wahroonga on Sydney’s North Shore. In addition to the single-sex campuses, Knox also operates Wahroonga Preparatory School, a co-educational campus for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 6.

A leading Uniting Church School, Knox aims to develop students of Faith, Wisdom, Integrity, Compassion and Courage within a caring Christian environment.

Why History at Knox?

History is a vibrant and highly valued discipline at Knox, empowering students to explore the complexities of the human experience through inquiry, debate and critical analysis. From ancient civilisations to contemporary global events, students are encouraged to question, investigate and engage deeply with the people, ideas and forces that have shaped our world.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Knox Grammar School is seeking an exceptional educator and leader to join our academic leadership team as Head of Department – History. This is a permanent full-time position, commencing by negotiation. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative academic leadership team and play a key role in advancing the School’s commitment to educational excellence, innovation and student achievement.

Reporting to the Deputy Headmaster – Academics 7–12, the Head of Department is responsible for providing strategic, curriculum and instructional leadership that drives excellence in teaching and learning across the History faculty. As a member of the Heads of Department Team, the successful candidate …

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