Head Teacher Teaching and Learning

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Bonnyrigg High School is a partially selective, co-educational school in South Western Sydney on the land of the Cabrogal clan of the Dharug nation. The school has an enrolment of approximately 1660 students, including 98% from a non-English speaking background and 3% Aboriginal students. Bonnyrigg High School is a high performing school with a strong learning culture and high expectations of students. The school has exemplary student wellbeing programs and a relentless focus on explicit teaching.

At Bonnyrigg High School, students are challenged to engage in intellectual, creative, social, emotional and physical domains, underpinned by a supportive and inclusive environment that allows students to feel confident to pursue individual goals, to become effective and responsible global citizens who value life-long learning. Staff are committed to engaging in high impact professional learning to foster a culture of collaboration and driven by data informed practice, for continuous improvement in student outcomes. School priorities for the next four years have been developed through extensive consultation with the students, staff and community. The school's caring and supportive environment builds develops students’ learning across a wide range of academic, sporting, vocational, cultural and co-curricular experiences.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Highly visible instructional leader with a proven capacity to lead whole school professional learning aligned with the initiatives within the school’s School

Excellence Plan.

2. Proven ability to lead quality whole school curriculum development and the successful implementation of whole school literacy and numeracy programs.

3. Demonstrated ability to lead the development and implementation of the Department of Education’s ‘High Potential and Gifted Education Program’ in

the school.

4. Evidence of outstanding leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to lead the LOTE faculty and foster quality partnerships with key

stakeholders developing a strong culture of high expectations and a collective efficacy.

**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 commencement date for this position will be day 1 of the 2025 school year.

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

**About the NSW Department of Education



  • Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: Greystanes High School (1100 students) is a high performing comprehensive school that includes a special education support unit (40 students). The enrolment numbers for students with a language background other than English is 62%. The school strives to support excellence in all areas of student endeavour, through a commitment to...


  • Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: **Selection Criteria**: Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, - Demonstrated expertise in designing, leading and delivering high impact professional learning that fosters continuous improvement. - Demonstrated ability to...

  • Head Teacher Teaching

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: Barrenjoey High School's vision is to consistently deliver quality education within a safe and nurturing environment where we foster opportunities for students to excel in their individual areas of interest. The school has a current enrolment of 906 students. Through community collaboration and partnership, Barrenjoey High School...

  • Head Teacher Teaching

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: North Sydney Boys High School (enrolment 934, 95% students from language backgrounds other than English) is an academically selective school on Sydney’s lower north shore. There is a commitment to providing a stimulating and challenging learning environment which develops resilient, innovative and connected learners who strive to...


  • Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: Sydney Technical High School is an academically selective school for boys with a current enrolment of 905 students. Entry is on merit through the NSW selective schools test prior to Year 7. The school also accepts some additional gifted and talented students in Year 11. We pride ourselves on an academically rigorous setting and 100%...


  • Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: The Ponds High School, located in the suburb of The Ponds in the north-west of Sydney is a 7-12 comprehensive high school that will have 2 300 students in Years 7-12, 2025. Fifty-three per cent of these students come from a non-English speaking background and 0.4% identify as ATSI. The school shares a site with Riverbank Public...

  • Head Teacher Teaching

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: This is a Stage 5 Head Teacher role at Killara High School. This role focuses on the learning and engagement needs of students in Years 9 and 10, alongside whole school responsibilities including managing student leadership structures, assessment, attendance, and wellbeing. The nature of this role may change to reflect the needs of...

  • Head Teacher Teaching

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: Hunters Hill High School, (enrolment approximately 750) is a comprehensive, co-educational school, with a strong commitment to, and expectation of excellence. The delivery of quality literacy programs, the promotion of student well-being, and the ongoing development of high-quality teaching and learning programs are key strategic...

  • Head Teacher Teaching

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is a vibrant middle school with 810 students, including 21 Aboriginal students, located on the harbour foreshore with selective, enrichment, comprehensive and special education streams for students in years 7-10. We are proud of our diversity and inclusiveness. Balmain Campus provides...

  • Head Teacher Teaching

    2 weeks ago


    Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

    **Position Information**: Sarah Redfern High School is a co-educational, comprehensive secondary school providing exceptional learning opportunities for all. Located in the suburb of Minto, the school serves a community in the south-west Sydney Campbelltown area that includes a wide range of families from diverse cultural and socio-economic groups. Our...