Head Teacher English

Normanhurst Boys High School is an academically selective school of 750 students, with around 87% from language backgrounds other than English. It includes three autism support classes and has a strong wellbeing program where students are known, valued, and cared for. Student wellbeing and success underpin all decision-making. The school is dedicated to excellence in boys' education, with a focus on meeting the needs of high potential and gifted learners. There is a strong culture of continuous improvement within a holistic learning environment built on high expectations and talent development. Students are offered rich opportunities to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of social justice, values, and civic responsibility. The school maintains strong partnerships with its community.

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, must willing to teach Year 11-12 English, Extension 1 and Extension 2.

1. Demonstrated high-level educational leadership skills with the capacity to establish, lead and manage a diverse English faculty, cultivating a collaborative and high performing team environment to drive excellence in teaching and learning
2. Demonstrated capacity to lead the development and implementation of innovative, high-quality teaching and learning programs with a thorough understanding of the new English syllabus requirements and the ability to implement them effectively to address the specific needs of High Potential Gifted students
3. Demonstrated collaborative leadership as an effective member of the executive team, with the capacity to lead evidence-based initiatives that drive whole-school continuous improvement, including explicit teaching and literacy instruction in a High Potential and Gifted Education setting
4. A highly visible and approachable leader who demonstrates ability to lead the English faculty in the analysis of data to implement pedagogical practices fostering a shared vision of excellence that enhances student learning.

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.