Head Teacher

6 days ago

South Coast, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Lake Illawarra High School is a comprehensive high school situated on the foreshores of Lake Illawarra on the traditional lands of the Wadi Wadi people. In 2025, we have a mainstream enrolment of 500 students, with approximately 25% identifying as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. The school is also home to the 'Harbour Centre', a special education unit, which caters for 50 students and has two ED classes, one IM class, two MC classes and one Autism class. Lake Illawarra High School had a FOEI of 148 in 2024. At Lake Illawarra High School we cater for a wide range of student abilities and as a result offer an extensive curriculum and many opportunities to engage in extra-curricular activities. Lake Illawarra High is a member of the Illawarra Academy of STEM Excellence which allows our students to engage with a wide range of industry partners. The school has a CLONTARF Academy which provides ongoing support and the provision of opportunities in many areas for our Aboriginal boys. Lake Illawarra High is a member of the Lake Learning Community and works together with both our feeder primary schools and our community to sustain a culture of effective, evidence -based teaching for ongoing improvement and to support the learning and wellbeing of students as they transition from primary to high school.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Proven exemplary teaching and leadership in leading a diverse faculty team in continual improvement that fosters student engagement and promotes positive learning experiences within a school culture of high expectations.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with staff, to lead the development and implementation of innovative, engaging and differentiated learning experiences; with a focus on faculty cohesion.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team with diverse teaching experience, demonstrating capacity to collaboratively engage and inspire teachers to adopt innovative pedagogy and to inspire the potential of all students.
- Proven expertise in visible and proactive school leadership working in successful collaboration with the school’s executive team to lead, implement and support whole school priorities and initiatives in the school’s Strategic Excellence Plan.

**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**:
**Special Notes**:
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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