Assistant Head of Department - TAS

Ravenswood School for Girls (see more jobs from this school)

GORDON, NSW 


Secondary Teacher

Teaching Subject: TAS

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 24 August 2026


Permanent position  Full time  Commencing Term 1, 2027 

<p>Ravenswood School for Girls is a Uniting Church Prep to Year 12 day and&nbsp;boarding&nbsp;school for girls&nbsp;located&nbsp;on Sydney's North Shore. Ravenswood offers both the HSC and the IB Diploma&nbsp;Programme, as well as the PYP in the Junior School. Staff enjoy a range of benefits that support health and wellbeing, while students achieve outstanding academic success through innovative teaching practices underpinned by a whole-school approach to Positive Education.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are seeking an Assistant Head of Department and TAS Teacher,&nbsp;commencing Term 1, 2027. In this role, you will support the Head of Department in the continuous improvement and delivery of the TAS curriculum across Years 7-12, including the Higher School Certificate (HSC).&nbsp;</p> <p>At Ravenswood, we aim to excite students' interest in their studies, both in the classroom and through co-curricular experiences. The successful applicant will be an excellent and engaging classroom practitioner who brings creativity and&nbsp;rigour&nbsp;to curriculum delivery, and who enjoys working within a committed and professional team.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>About You&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>To be successful in this role, you will&nbsp;demonstrate:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Experience teaching Stage 6 Design and Technology, including the HSC course&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience teaching Years 9-10 Design and Technology&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience teaching Years 7-8 Technology Mandatory&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience marking HSC Design and Technology Major Projects (NESA HSC marking experience highly regarded)&nbsp;</li> <li>The ability to integrate digital technologies and ICT effectively into teaching and learning&nbsp;</li> <li>Strong&nbsp;organisational, communication and interpersonal skills&nbsp;</li> <li>A collaborative, flexible and proactive approach to working within a professional team&nbsp;</li> <li>A commitment to academic excellence,&nbsp;innovation&nbsp;and continuous improvement&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TAS educator looking to further develop their leadership skills within a supportive, high-performing department dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ravenswood School for Girls is dedicated to&nbsp;maintaining&nbsp;a child safe environment and is committed to the safety,&nbsp;welfare&nbsp;and wellbeing of children.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>To Apply</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p>Please include a cover letter as the first page of your resume.&nbsp;</p> <p>Shortlisted applicants will&nbsp;be required&nbsp;to provide the School with their Working&nbsp;With&nbsp;Children Check number and evidence of their Teacher Accreditation&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;be eligible for this position.&nbsp;</p> <p>Applications close:<strong> 4pm Monday 24 August 2026</strong></p> <p>If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Richardson, Deputy Principal: Teaching and Learning, by email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jrichardson@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au?subject=Assistant%20Head%20of%20Department%20-%20TAS%20position%20%28via%20Teachers%20On%20Net%29" rel="nofollow">jrichardson@ravenswood.nsw.edu.au</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Ravenswood is a Uniting Church, Positive&nbsp;Education&nbsp;and IB World School.&nbsp;</strong></p>