Head Teacher Secondary Studies

Nimbin Central School is a K–12 school located 31kms from Lismore and 34kms from Kyogle in a sub-tropical hinterland on the far north coast, sharing a rich cultural connection with the Widgabal Wai-bal people of the Bundjalung nation. There are currently 245 students at the school with a 17% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population. The school is well resourced and has dedicated staff that know, value and care for all students. The school values diversity, creative and critical thinking and fosters a culture of collaboration and consultation between staff, students, and the wider community. In addition to the academic pursuits the school provides a broad range of activities including the performing arts, cultural, leadership and sporting experiences.

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

1. Proven ability to lead data-informed, differentiated programs across 7-12 to support diverse student needs, with demonstrated strength in implementing curriculum reform and HSC monitoring.

2. Proven capacity to manage and nurture high-performing teams through respectful, empathetic leadership, reflective practice, and intentional support for staff resilience and professional development including support for beginning teachers.

3. Demonstrated leadership in creating an inclusive and enabling culture that connects student wellbeing, engagement, and achievement.

4. Demonstrated capacity to design and implement contextually responsive community engagement initiatives, through fostering meaningful partnerships with students, parents, carers, and community stakeholders.

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.