Head Teacher Welfare

Overview

Head Teacher Welfare (ACIP) - Glen Innes High School (0000B1P3) with a $20k Recruitment Bonus plus $5-8k Relocation Support Payment.

Location

Regional NSW

Details

• Advertisement Number: A900147943
• Number of Positions: 1
• Total Remuneration Package: $164,024.00 (base salary $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's superannuation)
• School Name: Glen Innes High School
• Principal Network: Northern Tablelands
• Staffing Area: Armidale
• FTE: 1.000
• Contact: 67321322
• Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

24-Sep-2025, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Head Teacher Welfare – Glen Innes High School

Glen Innes High School is seeking a dynamic and committed Head Teacher Welfare to lead whole-school approaches to student engagement, attendance, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support. Located in the Northern Tablelands of NSW, Glen Innes High School is a comprehensive, co-educational school with approximately 460 students, including 19% who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school focuses on inclusive culture, strong community connections, and student voice and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will lead a dedicated Wellbeing Team comprising a Wellbeing Nurse, School Counsellor, School Support Officer, Year Advisors, and an active Learning and Support Team. They will play a key role in delivering strategic priorities related to student wellbeing, while strengthening a culture where every student is known, valued, and cared for.

Key strengths of the school include: Strong cross-sector partnerships with local primary schools; Tailored pathways and post-school options; Embedded Aboriginal education and cultural inclusion; Supportive leadership and staff collaboration; Engaged P&C and community involvement. This is an excellent opportunity to lead and innovate within a school that values holistic education and wellbeing at its core. For more information about our school and programs, please visit: Glen Innes High School website.

Specific Selection Criteria

• 1. Demonstrated capacity to lead a large Wellbeing team that initiates and delivers a variety of wellbeing programs to improve wellbeing outcomes for students.
• 2. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build authentic connections with parents, community and external agencies to develop a positive, inclusive learning community.
• 3. Proven capacity to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate whole school wellbeing programs, including analysis of data, to inform Strategic Excellence Plan initiatives.
• 4. Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement programs that support, promote, and enhance a high standard of educational attainment, engagement, attendance and wellbeing for a diverse range of students.

General Selection Criteria

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

Conditions

Applicants seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply. If appointed part time (FTE 0.1–0.9), appointments will be offered at the desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

Recruitment Bonus: $20,000 (conditions apply). Paid on a pro rata basis for permanent part-time teachers and executive staff. Maximum recruitment bonus: $20,000, including any job share arrangements.

Relocation Support Payment: $5,000 up to $8,000 for eligible applicants.

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, commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this opportunity.

Special Notes

This is an Above Centrally Identified permanent teacher position established through school funds. Continuity of funding and ongoing need determine continued appointment. If funding or need ceases, transfer status will be offered; see the Staffing Procedure for additional information. Acceptance implies agreement to terms and conditions attached to this appointment.

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

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department is the largest provider of public education in Australia, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds. If any recruitment adjustments are needed, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team. New merit selection guidelines apply; attachments should be in PDF format.

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

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