Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) Teacher

Canberra Grammar School · Red Hill, ACT

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Science

Sector

Independent

Teaching level

Secondary

Posted 4 Nov 2026

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About Canberra Grammar School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

K-12

School staff (FTE)

330.7

176.1 teaching · 154.6 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

2,116

Indigenous students

1%

Language other than English

19%

Girls vs boys

904 girls · 1,212 boys

43%
57%

Socio-educational background

Well above the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Role description

  • Canberra Grammar School is seeking a HASS Teacher
  • Join an experienced, collaborative and inspiring team
  • Full-time, ongoing position commencing in 2027

About the Role
We are seeking a Humanities and Social Sciences teacher with expertise in one or more of Geography, Global Politics, Economics and Business, and the flexibility to contribute across the HASS curriculum.

Whether you are an accomplished educator or an emerging teacher with strong potential, you will be supported by an experienced and collaborative team committed to exceptional teaching, intellectual curiosity and the success of every student.

Teaching at CGS extends well beyond the classroom. Our teachers know their students as individuals, contribute to pastoral care through the Student House system and participate actively in the School’s co-curricular and community life. The position includes teaching, pastoral and co-curricular responsibilities, with some out-of-hours commitments across the School calendar.

About You
You are an enthusiastic educator who enjoys exploring ideas, encouraging thoughtful debate and helping students assess evidence, consider different perspectives and develop informed conclusions.

You will bring:

  • Expertise in one or more of Geography, Global Politics, Economics and Business, with the capacity to teach at senior secondary level.
  • Effective teaching practice, or strong emerging potential, and the ability to support students across different ages, abilities and learning needs.
  • An inclusive approach that combines high expectations with responsive support.
  • The ability to use assessment, fee…

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