Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts

Founded in a rich heritage of public education, Randwick High School draws strength in its diverse and engaged learning community. Our school serves approximately 1500 students, and celebrates its inclusivity, catering for students of all needs and many cultural backgrounds (including 58% from language backgrounds other than English).

Our teachers provide a wealth of rich learning experiences to engage all students in extending their potential and pursuing their passions. We offer a broad curriculum, energising learners through classroom and co-curricular experiences. The school enjoys a history of strong HSC achievement and rich learning pathways, combining care for students' wellbeing with high academic standards.

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

Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching CAPA subjects including music or visual arts, with a strong understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements.

Ability to lead, manage, and inspire a team of teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive learning environment.

Demonstrated commitment to promoting student engagement, achievement, and wellbeing through the performing and creative arts including community and extra-curricular programs.

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic long-term plans for the faculty that align with the school's vision and goals, ensuring sustainable growth and continuous improvement in student outcomes.

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

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.

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 ) 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.