Head Teacher Secondary Studies

Job Description - Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Jerrabomberra High School (0000B3GG)

Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Jerrabomberra High School - 0000B3GG

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Location

Advertisement Number A900149578

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

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

Contact

Principal Network Queanbeyan

Staffing Area Queanbeyan

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 6217 4600

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Jerrabomberra High School is a new school which opened in 2023 and has an enrolment of 324 students in 2025. We have 3% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander student enrolments with 9% of students with language backgrounds other than English. We are a comprehensive, coeducational high school proudly located in the township of Jerrabomberra on the border of NSW and the ACT, only 15km from Canberra International Airport and a short drive to the Snowy Mountains or to the South Coast.

Jerrabomberra High School commenced with Years 7-8 in 2023 and will be Years 7-10 in 2025, eventually reaching full capacity Years 7-12 by 2027. Our curriculum is innovative, framed through an inquiry and project-based learning approach. We continue to be innovative and have designed our curriculum to allow students to learn and engage in modern, well-resourced and future focused learning spaces.

Our culture is truly inclusive, centred on ensuring every student is able to co-design their learning journey which aligns to their skills, interests and aspirations. Our school provides a learning environment based on high expectations, and the belief that all students will grow in their time at Jerrabomberra High School. We also offer the Big Picture Learning design as an option for students in year 9 and above. We are conscious of our role within the local and broader community, working closely with parents/carers and other community agencies to support student’s academic, emotional and social development.

Students will develop real life, entrepreneurial skills to equip them with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to best navigate their individual journey in a fast-changing world. As a school we will build the capacity of all staff to promote and develop their pedagogical practice to ensure high expectations, positive behaviours and individualised success is achieved for all students.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Capacity to work collegially with staff, students and parents to initiate and drive creative approaches and new ways of thinking that ensures excellence in education for all students.
- Extensive knowledge and expertise of stage 6 Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements with the capacity to support staff in the implementation of new programs, assessment and pedagogy.
- Capacity to drive high impact teaching and learning experiences to support student growth and attainment including assessment, enrichment activities and post school pathway
- Highly visible, approachable and engaging instructional leader with the capacity to work across multiple key learning areas (KLAs) and teams to inspire staff in growing a culture of high expectations

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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