Head Teacher Welfare

Overview

Head Teacher Welfare - Erina High School - 0000B1ID

Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number

A900147762

Number of Positions

1

Organisation

Teaching Service

School

Erina High School

Principal Network

Brisbane Water

Staffing Area

Central Coast

FTE

1.000

Contact

Phone number: 4367 7353
School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

01-Oct-2025, 6:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Total Remuneration

Remuneration package valued at $164,024.00. Base salary $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's superannuation contributions.

Position Information

Erina High School is a proud comprehensive public school that supports all students to maximise their potential through a broad, flexible and future focused pattern of study. Enrolment for 2025 is 784 students, with approximately 8% Aboriginal and 9% from Non-English Speaking backgrounds. The school has a Special Education Unit with three multi-categorical classes and a staff allocation of 70 (58 Teaching and 12 non-teaching support staff).

Teaching and learning is the school's core business. Teacher quality and continuous improvement in teaching practice are key priorities. Building a school culture of excellence through high expectations in learning, attendance, behaviour and uniform, enhancing student wellbeing and building leadership density within the school are other key priorities. The school collaborates with the Tjudibaring AECG to deepen understanding of Aboriginal history and culture for all students and support Aboriginal students to achieve the goals of the 2020-2030 AECG Partnership agreement.

Selection Criteria

Specific Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria:

• Proven ability to create and implement highly effective wellbeing and learning support structures, systems and processes that support the wellbeing and learning needs of all students.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage Learning Support and Wellbeing Teams comprising staff with diverse skills and experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills to build positive partnerships across the school community and effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders, enhancing student wellbeing and fostering a positive school culture.
• Capacity to deliver and evaluate proactive wellbeing programs targeting key areas of need within the school to increase student's sense of belonging, wellbeing and attendance.

General Selection Criteria

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
• Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff, and parents
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department\'s Aboriginal education policy

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here. Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team at dandi@det.nsw.edu.au or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. New merit selection guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their connection to their country and culture.

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