Head Teacher Mathematics

Chatswood High School is a partially selective school located on Sydney's north shore. Students benefit and thrive from our diverse and differentiated curriculum which is designed to maximise every student's potential. Our students thrive across academic pursuits, athletic competitions, and artistic expression. Our Talented Athletes Program, together with our diverse extra-curricular opportunities, empowers students to excel across a wide range of interests. In 2025 we have established The Chatswood High School Institute for Highly Accomplished and Lead Teachers. Chatswood High School has a current enrolment of 2160 students, including 81% students from a non-English speaking background. Our school has several components that make it a dynamic and complex educational institution. The Year 7-12 component of the high school is made up of a mainstream enrolment who are our local students. Entry into Year 7 can also be made through the High Performing Students Unit into the Academically Selective Stream. The third mode of entry into the school is through the Department of Education Access Program that allows entry into one of the classes in the Support Unit. Chatswood High School utilises explicit teaching to support teaching and learning across the school. Chatswood High School is a high-performing school with dedicated staff, and an engaged parent community.

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

1. Capacity to lead a large, diverse Mathematics faculty in designing and delivering evidence-based programs that challenge and engage all learners, improve student outcomes, and prepare staff for the implementation of the new Stage 6 Mathematics curriculum.

2. Proven expertise in visible and proactive leadership by working in successful collaboration with the executive to develop and support whole school priorities and initiatives in the School Excellence Plan.

3. Demonstrated ability to lead Mathematics initiatives that improve numeracy outcomes.

4. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community to support learning and engagement.

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.