<p>This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an educator who can inspire staff and students alike, foster academic excellence, and ensure that Catholic practices and Mercy Values underpin all aspects of College life.<br><br><strong>Who are we?</strong><br><br> Our Lady of Mercy College Parramatta is an independent Catholic school for girls, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1889 and entrusted to Mercy Partners in 2021. Grounded in the Mercy values of Compassion, Excellence, Justice and Service, the College nurtures students and staff as visionary leaders and compassionate changemakers. Mercy is expressed as empathy and love in action, within a community where academic learning and faith flourish together.<br><br><strong>The opportunity</strong><br><br> The Head of HSIE will provide dynamic leadership and strategic direction for the faculty, leading curriculum innovation, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. This role requires a leader with strong organisational and interpersonal skills, and a commitment to nurturing the gifts and talents of both staff and students.<br><br> The successful applicants will have expertise and enthusiasm for teaching across Economics, and/or Business Services, with a proven ability to design engaging, challenging, and contemporary learning experiences that foster student achievement and critical thinking.<br><br> The primary purpose of this role is to nurture the gifts and talents of each student, ensuring that our Catholic practices and Mercy Values underpin all aspects of life in the school.<br><br><strong>About You</strong><br><br> · Relevant tertiary qualifications to teach HSIE courses in NSW.<br><br> · Demonstrated experience teaching HSIE courses including Economics, and Business Studies.<br><br> · Proven experience in leadership, mentoring, and faculty management.<br><br> · A demonstrated ability to lead curriculum innovation and staff development.<br><br> · Willingness to actively support and participate in the life of the College, and uphold its Catholic mission and Mercy values.<br><br> · Willingness to participate in the co-curricular life of the College (noting that there are no regular weekend sporting commitments).<br><br> · A current Working with Children Check clearance.<br><br> · Appropriate NESA accreditation.<br><br><br><br><strong>Why work at OLMC?</strong><br><br> · Join a supportive and professional environment.<br><br> · Access to opportunities for continuous professional growth.&nbsp;<br><br> · Enjoy a convenient location with free staff parking at Parramatta Leagues Club (just one block away).<br><br> · Benefit from being within walking distance to a bustling food and retail hub.<br><br> · Daily complimentary morning tea, with regular whole-staff events.<br><br> · Complimentary use of the College gym facilities.<br><br> · Take advantage of the Fitness Passport Program.<br><br><br><br><strong>What you need to know</strong><br><br> · Full-time position commencing Term 1, 2026, an earlier start would be advantageous.<br><br> · Applications should be addressed to Ms Lucie Farrugia, Principal.<br><br> · Please clearly state in your application whether you are applying for the Head of HSIE position or the HSIE Teacher position.<br><br> · Pre-employment screening will be conducted for preferred candidates.<br><br> · Interviews may proceed as applications are submitted, and the College reserves the right to appoint an applicant to the role at any time.<br> &nbsp;</p>