Business Management/Commerce Teacher

The Westbourne Difference

Based in the heart of Sydney’s rapidly developing ‘Innovation and Technology Precinct’, just 10 minutes’ walk from Central, we use a ‘city office’ format and tertiary facilities to deliver to our students a ground-breaking ‘mixed secondary/tertiary’ experience without peer, providing an unmatchable, tangible context for their studies, university options and career planning. The curriculum enrichment opportunities provided by being immersed in such a professional, STEM-focused environment are unparalleled.

We are not a ‘school’ in a traditional sense. Westbourne is a professional/enterprise work environment. The incoming students are treated as young professionals from Day One. From our business attire dress code and open-office like environment, to joint projects with their UK and Singapore colleagues, our sole goal is to prepare our students for STEM careers and as leaders of the future, on the international stage.

Westbourne College Sydney students will graduate to the very best universities in Australia, the UK and around the world. Westbourne College Sydney is the second in our well-developed plans to create the world’s first truly global network of academically elite colleges.

About us

Westbourne College Sydney, launched in 2021, shot to the upper echelons of Australia’s finest academic schools with its very first cohort, becoming the school with the highest proportion of top scoring IB students. 2023 and 2024 results reaffirmed Westbourne’s reputation as an outstanding IB school. The curriculum enrichment opportunities provided by being immersed in such a professional, STEM-focused environment are unparalleled. With unique opportunities in universities and global experiences, we aim to optimize our students’ transition into university and life beyond school. Westbourne College Sydney students will graduate to the very best universities in Australia, the UK and around the world.

Our team is Sydney are supported by our Westbourne International leadership team and join staff from our fellow schools in Cardiff and Singapore. All our colleges are co-ed, selective and deliver the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

About the role

Developing a passion for all subjects within the IB Diploma Programme is key to our students’ success at our college, but also for their future success in life, and their chosen careers. As a STEM/Business focused school, Business management is foundational to our student’s success in our wider programme.

The successful candidate will therefore be an experienced, effective Business Management or Business Studies  teacher who can demonstrate leadership in their field. They will be part of a small team that is responsible for teaching NSW Stage 5 Commerce  to our Year 10 students and IB Standard Level and Higher Level Business Management  to our Year 11 and 12 students.

As a talented and passionate Business Management  Teacher, you will foster a love of business and relates studies  and drive the development and implementation of engaging learning activities, assessments and programs, designed to enhance motivation and underpin the achievement of academic excellence.

Working collaboratively with the Westbourne team, you will also be a vital support for students in the core components of the IB, such as Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay. The opportunities for ongoing career development and international collaboration are limited only by the successful candidate’s desire, drive and commitment. You will enjoy an equal voice in our small, friendly and collaborative team.

About you

You will demonstrate the following essential attributes and capabilities:

• Be a confident and highly effective classroom teacher with recent experience in IB Business Management or Stage 6 Business Studies or Economics.
• Be an effective team contributor and demonstrate exceptional collaboration and communication skills.
• Have extensive experience in developing programs and delivering syllabus requirements
• Demonstrate commitment to the success of program delivery
• Able to adapt to new technology to enhance learning
• Be a self-aware professional, interested in ongoing professional development
• Be committed to supporting student wellbeing
• Demonstrate commitment to maintaining a positive college culture

You will demonstrate the following desirable attributes and capabilities:

• Willing to provide leadership, voice and initiative in your field
• Have experience in teaching IB Business Management at Standard and Higher Level and supporting students in the successful completion of the IB core components
• Demonstrate an awareness and interest in the IB aims and mission
• Willing to collaborate with other IB Business Management teachers within the Westbourne group and other Australian IB schools
• Able and willing to develop new and innovative Year 10 programs or projects that enhance the success of students in senior years
• Able and willing to contribute to the support of students in the IB core components – Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS.
• Skills in computer programming, computer modelling or robotics will be particularly valuable.

Successful candidates must comply with the NSW Teacher Accreditation Act, have a current accreditation with NESA and provide a Working with Children Check.

Applicants are required to submit a curriculum vitae and letter addressing the criteria outlined by Friday 3 January 2025. Please make your submission to:

[email protected]

Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We thank you for your interest in Westbourne College Sydney.