Head Teacher English

Bulli High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school in the Northern Illawarra, situated on Dharawal Country between the escarpment and the ocean, adjacent to Bulli Beach. Our geographical location provides unique learning opportunities for our students who have a deep respect for the traditional custodians of the land they live and learn on.

Our current enrolment of 975 students consists of 55% male and 45% female students. 42 students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 117 students have a language background other than English. The school features a Support Unit which will have 5 classes for students on the Autism spectrum from 2026.

Bulli High School has a proud tradition of academic, creative, sporting and leadership excellence. Students study subjects from a broad curriculum which includes enrichment classes in both the Arts and STEM, extension opportunities and vocational courses. Our students are able to access extra-curricular activities which support a holistic approach to learning as they are encouraged to reach their full potential and become community minded citizens, in a spirit of respect, responsibility, and integrity.

The school has strong established relationships with our 8 primary feeder schools in the Seacliff Community of Schools, spanning a distance of 20 kilometres north of the school along the coastline, supporting student learning from Kindergarten to Year 12. We have fostered robust partnerships with the University of Wollongong, the Northern Illawarra AECG (Aboriginal Education Consultative Group) , and local community groups. The school values parent support, working in collaboration to provide the best learning environment and opportunities for students both within and beyond the classroom.

Our School Excellence Plan is focused on student engagement through data-driven practices, teacher expertise employing evaluative-thinking processes, and community empowerment using evidence-informed systems.

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

• Highly visible and approachable leadership skills, fostering a culture of teamwork, trust, and shared responsibility within the faculty and across the school to drive excellence in teaching and learning.
• Expertise in leading the implementation and evaluation of innovative, high-quality teaching and learning programs with a thorough understanding of the 7-12 English syllabus requirements, promoting high expectations, engagement, and equity for a diverse range of students.
• Strong organisational and management skills to effectively coordinate faculty systems and processes and build the capacity of staff, generating a shared vision of excellence that enhances student learning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead curriculum monitoring and assessment practices that invite evidence-based pedagogy through the strategic use of data to inform teaching, ensuring measurable improvement in student learning 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

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.