Legal Studies Teacher (Commerce & Geography Faculty)

We are seeking to appoint a permanent full-time teacher of Legal Studies. Applicants are also expected to be able to teach Years 7-10 Geography and Stage 5 Commerce, and have demonstrated success in delivering outstanding results.

Knowledge of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and/or a willingness to undertake Professional Learning to teach the IB MYP is expected.

Work Pattern: This position is to be on campus from 8:00am until at least 4:00pm, Monday to Friday each school day in accordance with the published term dates. Staff meetings and other avenues for collaboration require attendance beyond 4:00pm.

Key Duties

As a Legal Studies Teacher (Commerce & Geography Faculty) within the Senior School, you will have responsibility to:

• Teach a full load of classes as determined by the applicable timetable.
• Be proactive in providing an academically challenging, stimulating and safe environment where students are enthused about their studies.
• Foster a commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration and sharing of knowledge and information with colleagues.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Display a strong dedication to customer service.
• Engage actively in the wellbeing program of the School, including taking a Mentor Group each morning and during scheduled wellbeing periods, contribute to wellbeing reporting, monitoring/mentoring of student development etc.
• Actively support student engagement in service-learning program(s) of the School, both within the classroom and beyond it.
• Applicants should be prepared to make a significant contribution to the School’s co-curricular program in area(s) of interest or expertise, in line with the School’s co-curricular staffing guidelines.
• Attend all identified assemblies, carnivals, meetings and Professional Learning days as scheduled.
• Attend Parent/Teacher evenings, presentation ceremonies and other school functions as determined by the Principal, some which are outside of normal hours.
• Actively support and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the School’s Learning Management System and associated programmes (e.g. TASS, Microsoft Teams).
• Have an active Professional Learning Plan and attend all required Professional Learning sessions etc.
• Attend an annual school camp; which generally occur during term time and require some nights away.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to the School's business.

• Any other duties as directed by the Principal.

   

How to Apply

Applicants must apply by completing the online Job Application form below.

Applications submitted via SEEK’s ‘apply for job’ button will not be considered.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Human Resources on (02) 4934 2444 or hr@hvgs.nsw.edu.au. Enquiries made through Seek’s pilot chat function are not currently being monitored.

Applications close 5:00 pm Friday, 9 October 2026.

Hunter Valley Grammar School reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.

Applications received after this date will not be considered. HVGS is an equal opportunity employer. All staff must have a current Employee Working with Children Check