Head Of Department: History at St Stithians College

The Girls’ College invites applications for the above-mentioned position which will be available from 1 May 2026.

• Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who believe they have the required skills, passion and competencies to take on this teaching position.

Key competencies and responsibilities of this role include:

• A suitable professional teaching qualification from a recognised institution.
• A proven teaching record and appropriate experience, including Grade 8-12 History teaching.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of history and historiography.
• Previous experience in an IEB school would be an advantage, as would experience in IEB Matric marking
• Excellent knowledge of CAPS and IEB SAGS.
• Experience and expertise in guiding and managing a departmental professional development department, budgeting, reporting and offering enrichment opportunities.
• Establish a teaching and departmental environment that is nurturing and promotes learning and critical thinking.
• Create classroom and departmental communities where all members are valued and contribute to the creation of knowledge.
• Knowledge in creating varied and innovative learning programmes and assessments.
• Understanding of current educational practices and trends in girls’ education.
• Good planning, organisational and reporting skills with an ability to evaluate, reflect on, and refine teaching practice.
• Good communication (oral, written and presentation) and technology skills with experience using MS Teams would be advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with all stakeholders.
• Interest in cross-curricular and interdisciplinary work.
• A willingness to work within the values, Christian ethos and mission of the College as well as to participate in the broader life of the school, including extramural activities.
• Proof of registration with SACE.
• Any staff member working within a school is required to have a sexual offender’s clearance certificate.