Head Teacher Secondary Studies

The Head Teacher Secondary Studies (Careers) is a non-teaching position responsible for the coordination of the Educational Pathways Program initiatives and career learning support across a group of schools.

This position will work collaboratively across a network of schools in the Far West region including Broken Hill High School (Base school), Menindee Central School, Coomealla High School, Wilcannia Central School and Willyama High School.

The Head Teacher Secondary Studies (Careers) works strategically to complement and strengthen existing careers education activities for schools in these regions and will facilitate connections with the community and local industry and build strategic relationships with school executive, staff, and other stakeholders.

The Educational Pathways Program is designed to improve higher education and career outcomes for young people by introducing students in NSW government high schools to a range of vocational training and employment pathways.

• Demonstrated highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to effectively lead a productive and collaborative team and foster positive and respectful relationships to deliver successful outcomes for students.
• Demonstrated expertise and highly developed skills in implementing professional learning, whole school programs and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to develop collaborative partnerships and engage stakeholders within the school, across schools, parents, businesses, and industry.
• Demonstrated advocacy and cultural knowledge of Aboriginal communities to drive improved educational outcomes and pathways for Aboriginal students.

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

A valid NSW drivers licence is essential.

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you are not a current permanent teacher in a NSW public school and 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 the Head Teacher Secondary Studies (Careers) – Educational Pathways Program position. You can apply for approval to teach in NSW public schools at

This is a child related position. Applicants must have a valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance as a condition of employment. To apply for a WWCC clearance, visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website. In addition, your employment will be subject to the department's Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check to determine your suitability for employment.

Please ensure you have provided all necessary documents and/or information in your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Head Teacher Secondary Studies (Careers) position is a full-time temporary appointment, commencing in Term 1, 2026 until 27 January 2027. The temporary appointment may be terminated early if the purpose for the employment is no longer necessary, funding for the position is no longer available or the performance is unsatisfactory.

The conditions of employment for a Head Teacher Secondary Studies – Educational Pathways Program, are school based conditions of employment as provided for under the Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2020, the Teachers Handbook and other relevant policies and procedures of the department.

Substantive permanent teachers who accept a full time temporary appointment as a Head Teacher Secondary Studies (Careers), will retain right of return to their substantive school and position level at the end of the temporary appointment if they will not have been out of their substantive school based appointment for more than three years by the end of this appointment.

Applications should be no longer than five A4 pages (min font 11pt) and should include:

• your contact details
• cover letter
• response to the general and specific selection criteria
• the names, position and contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current manager. If you are a school-based employee, this is your principal.

You can also attach a resume/work history (no longer than 2 pages).

If you are permanent teacher you will need to state in your application it is supported by your substantive principal.

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, 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