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Job Description - Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Cabramatta High School (0000B1IG)

Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Cabramatta High School - 0000B1IG

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900147764

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name

Cabramatta High School

Principal Network

Fairfield

FTE

1.000

Contact

Phone number 02 9726 2424

School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

05-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Cabramatta High School is a comprehensive, coeducational high school located in South West Sydney. The school has a total student population of over 1550 students and includes an Intensive English Centre and Support Unit. 96% of students are from a language background other than English, with fifty-five cultural groups represented in the school. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence, collaborative practice, holistic education, wellbeing programs, innovative professional learning and community partnerships. The school has a collegial staff culture, and the executive team collectively leads whole school projects. The school and its community have a strong culture of high expectations in all learning areas.

The school has an innovative, strategic and data-informed approach to literacy. The Head Teacher Teaching and Learning (Literacy and Student Engagement) leads the development and implementation of whole school literacy initiatives in collaboration with the Literacy Steering Committee. The Head Teacher Teaching and Learning manages the literacy faculty and the teaching of explicit literacy lessons for students in Years 7 - 10.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively lead, implement and evaluate whole school literacy strategies and programs for a diverse range of learners, including EAL/D students.

- Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and assessment evaluation to inform school strategic directions and initiatives.

- Proven ability to design and deliver high-impact professional learning to build the capacity, knowledge and skills of staff.

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for strengthening links with external agencies as well as parents and the school community to design and deliver student engagement programs to meet the needs 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

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 some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

New merit selection application 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 continued connection to their country and culture.

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