Head Teacher English

Overview

Cootamundra High School is a rural comprehensive high school with a student population of 200. The school sits on Gudhamangdhuray Wiradjuri land. We strive for high quality educational outcomes for all students and support a culture of respect, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The school offers a broad curriculum and supports students through targeted programs and partnerships, including Learning Hub, Enrichment Studio, and Wellbeing initiatives.

Location

Regional NSW

Position Details

- Job Title: Head Teacher English
- Organisation: NSW Department of Education – Teaching Service
- Location: Cootamundra High School
- Number of Positions: 1
- Total Remuneration Package: $164,024.00 (base salary $144,717.00 + leave loading and employer’s superannuation)
- FTE: 1.000
- Advertised Closing Date: 15-Oct-2025, 12:59 PM

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction for English curriculum, teaching, and learning; lead curriculum monitoring and assessment practices; build the capacity of staff to ensure high-quality outcomes for all students; drive whole-school initiatives that improve student outcomes, wellbeing, and engagement; foster a collaborative professional culture within the faculty and across the school.

Specific Selection Criteria

1. Proven ability to lead curriculum monitoring and assessment practices, to build capacity of staff, to ensure high-quality teaching and learning outcomes for all students.
2. Expertise in leading the implementation, evaluation and improvement of curriculum that fosters high expectations, engagement, and equity for a diverse range of students.
3. Demonstrated capacity to build and maintain collaborative professional relationships within the faculty and across the school, fostering teamwork, trust, and shared responsibility.
4. Experience in driving whole-school initiatives that build staff capacity to improve student outcomes, wellbeing, and engagement.

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 required. If you do not hold full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, commence the application process concurrently with this opportunity.

Special Notes

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here. Applicants should include WWCC clearance number in their application. Applications from both permanent full-time and permanent part-time candidates are welcome; appointment terms will align with the requested FTE. See merit selection webpage for more information.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department is the largest provider of public education in Australia, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds. If adjustments are needed for the recruitment/interview process, contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au). New merit selection guidelines apply; attachments must be in PDF format to comply with page limits.

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

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