Economics Teacher jobs

• Be a part of our collaborative and dynamic Economics department
• Great professional development and learning opportunities
• Exciting opportunity for innovative and rigorous teaching and learning

About the Role
Newington College seeks a qualified and innovative teacher of Business Studies and Economics across Years 7–12. This is a fixed-term position commencing in Term 3, 2026 and concluding at the end of the 2027 school year. Candidates should be confident in teaching senior Business Studies; the ability to teach Economics will be highly regarded. The role will also include junior classes. All staff at the College are expected to contribute to the pastoral care and co-curricular program.

The Department has a strong tradition in the senior years, offering both Business Studies and Economics within the HSC and IB curriculum. The Department also offers a range of elective courses across Stages 4 and 5, including an innovative, school-developed Business course in Stage 4, and Commerce and Cambridge IGCSE Enterprise in Stage 5. The Department also delivers the Business Services VET framework to Years 11 and 12.

Further details about this position can be obtained by contacting Mr Josh Naylor, Head of Economics, jnaylor@newington.nsw.edu.au or (02) 9568 9333.

About You
We have deliberately not provided set and narrow selection criteria. However, it would be expected that the successful candidate will:

• have appropriate teaching and tertiary qualifications relevant to the position
• have experienced in HSC Business Studies and/or Economics (Desirable)
• willingness to teach across stage 4 and 5
• be a dynamic and effective classroom practitioner
• demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction and cater for a range of learning abilities and needs
• have a thorough understanding of the learning process, including the role of assessment and feedback
• work effectively as a member of a team
• be personally committed to learning and professional growth
• have a strong work ethic
• possess strong ICT competencies
• show a genuine appreciation and commitment to pastoral care
• participate in the College’s co-curricular program
• understand and adhere to the College’s Child Safeguarding policies and practices
• contribute to the continuous improvement of Child Safeguarding at Newington.

It is recommended that you use this information, the information contained on the College website and your own initiative to present a curriculum vitae that reflects you, your career to date and your priorities.

Short-listed applicants may be required to undertake a demonstration lesson as part of the selection process.

About Newington College
Newington College is a school bustling with opportunity and rigour. We aim to teach students to think critically, stretch their learning and approach life with curiosity and open-mindedness. That also applies to everyone who works here - from teachers and grounds staff to the finance and admissions teams.

Founded in 1863 by the Uniting Church, Newington College is an ELC to Year 12 school in Sydney’s humming inner west and the north shore. From 2026, the College will begin our exciting transition to co-education, welcoming girls into Kindergarten and Year 5. The College has more than two thousand students across five vibrant campuses and is a member of the GPS Association of NSW. Our mission is to empower students to develop great hearts, inspired minds and strong wings, ready to make a positive contribution to society and the future.

If our approach appeals to you – and if you think you could help us achieve our goals – we’d like to hear from you.

Further information about the College, its programs and its strategic plans are available on the College website: www.newington.nsw.edu.au

Newington's Commitment to Child Protection
The College is a ‘Child Safe Organisation' committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all children and young people at the College and is dedicated to protecting them from abuse and harm. All children and young people who come to Newington have a right to feel and be safe.

Successful applicants will be subject to employment screening processes with the Office of the Children’s Guardian and will be required to provide a current Working with Children registration number. In addition, teaching staff will be expected to possess a current First Aid qualification.

To Apply:
To be considered, applicant must:

• be eligible to work in Australia that means holding appropriate and current visa or be Australian citizen
• submit their application in a PDF formatted document containing an updated resume and cover letter. The entire document should not exceed 6 pages
• apply electronically via this SEEK page or Newington Career page: https://www.newington.nsw.edu.au/about-newington/careers/
• apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be conducted upon receipt of applications, not necessarily following the application closing date.
• Applications close on Friday, 29 May 2026.