Head of Humanities

HARKE Recruitment ·www.harke.com.au

Location Urban, Northern Territory, Australia
Type Full time
Level Director
Source Shazamme
Leadership - Secondary Open
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Head of Humanities | Full-Time Ongoing | 2027

Location: Darwin Region, NT
Start: Term 1, 2027
Employment: Full-Time, Ongoing
Leadership: POR Tier 3 | Approx. 7 hours leadership release
Salary: Teacher salary scale up to $136,999 + $15,463.19 leadership allowance

About the School

HARKE has partnered with a Catholic secondary school in the Darwin region offering a supportive, community-focused environment and opportunities for educators to contribute to curriculum development and school improvement.

About the Position

The school is seeking an experienced Humanities educator to lead a department of approximately 11 staff. The portfolio includes Humanities across Years 7–12, with subject areas including History, Business, Economics and Legal Studies.

This role combines classroom teaching with genuine curriculum and staff leadership responsibility.

Skills and Responsibilities

  • Lead curriculum planning, delivery and assessment across the Humanities learning area.
  • Maintain high standards of student safeguarding, welfare and inclusive practice.
  • Communicate clear expectations and priorities to staff, students and school leadership.
  • Develop staff capability through collaboration, feedback and shared curriculum practice.
  • Lead departmental improvement, organisation and curriculum development across Years 7-12.

Requirements

  • Registration with, or eligibility for registration with, the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory.
  • Demonstrated secondary Humanities teaching experience.
  • Previous curriculum, faculty or departmental leadership experience.
  • Full Australian work rights.
  • Two professional referees and completion of HARKE’s safeguarding onboarding.

What HARKE Does

HARKE supports educators considering opportunities across the Northern Territory with school introductions, interview preparation and clear information throughout the appointment process.

To Apply

Apply with an updated CV outlining Humanities teaching and leadership experience.

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Who is hiring for the Head of Humanities role?
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Where is the Head of Humanities job located?
The Head of Humanities role with HARKE Recruitment is based in Urban, NT, AU.
Is the Head of Humanities role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at HARKE Recruitment.
What experience level is the Head of Humanities role?
The Head of Humanities position is aimed at director-level candidates.
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