Welcome to the community of Abbotsleigh. Abbotsleigh is a Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12 Anglican day and Boarding school for girls located on the upper north shore in Wahroonga. Abbotsleigh girls love to learn and lead and are empowered to be independent, collaborative and courageous trailblazers who make a positive impact on our world today and tomorrow.
‘With education, women can do, or be, anything.’ (Miss Betty Archdale, 6th Headmistress 1958 – 1970)
Start Term 1 2026 | Temporary Full-time (maternity leave) | Reports to Head of HISIE
Abbotsleigh is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable teacher to join our dynamic Social Science department on a 12-month contract commencing Term 1, 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to teach Stage 6 Economics and/or Business Studies, and Stage 5 Commerce, in a school that values academic excellence, real-world learning, and student empowerment.
We are looking for an educator who brings energy to the classroom, enjoys working with motivated students, and is committed to fostering critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and financial literacy. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative team that values innovation, professional growth, and meaningful learning experiences.
About the Role
The successful applicant will demonstrate knowledge, competence, and confidence in:
- Teaching Stage 6 Economics and Business Studies, and Stage 5 Commerce
- Designing engaging lessons that promote economic and business inquiry, critical thinking, and global awareness
- Supporting students in developing skills in research, data analysis, financial literacy, and enterprise thinking
- Contributing to curriculum development and departmental initiatives
- Participating in pastoral care and promoting student wellbeing
- Engaging in whole-school programs and co-curricular activities
Qualifications and Experience
- Accreditation with NESA and relevant tertiary qualifications in Economics and/or Business education
- Demonstrated experience or strong interest in teaching Stage 6 syllabuses (Economics and/or Business Studies)
- Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learners
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to professional learning and reflective practice
Why Join Abbotsleigh?
- Work in a school where students are curious, motivated, and love to learn
- Be part of a collegial community where staff support and encourage one another
- Access generous professional learning and career development opportunities
- Teach in state-of-the-art facilities with cutting-edge technology and resources
- Enjoy on-site parking, staff wellbeing initiatives, and student discounts
- Above award salary rates, 80-minute classes and low face-to-face teaching loads
Abbotsleigh’s Commitment to Child Protection
Abbotsleigh is a ‘Child Safe Organisation’ committed to ensuring the safety, welfare, and well-being of all children and young people at the School and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Abbotsleigh have a right to feel and be safe.
All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check.
How to Apply
All successful applicants will undergo employment screening through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and must hold a current Working with Children Check. Please submit your CV, cover letter, and contact details of two referees.
Applications close 12 October 2025.
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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and early engagement may occur before the closing date. All applications will be screened for AI-generated content. Submissions identified as primarily AI-generated may be subject to additional verification or disqualification.
