Head Teacher Teaching and Learning

Inner Sydney High School (ISHS) is located on the corner of Cleveland and Chalmers Streets Surry Hills, next to Prince Alfred Park. The school has the capacity for 1200 students and started with Year 7 students in 2020 and now has students enrolled in Years 7-12. The unique design of the school with refurbished heritage buildings and flexible learning spaces is combined with a 14-level high rise with indoor and outdoor recreational areas. The school is part of a dynamic and diverse educational precinct which is highly energised, engaged and connected. This rare opportunity will allow the successful applicant to work with the Principal and staff and continue to establish this new high school on a historically significant site.

The school has a focus on strong academic excellence with the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning programs. The innovative contemporary learning environment supports students to thrive and enjoy their learning. The school is located in walking distance from bus and train networks, however no on-site parking is available.

Further information about the school can be found at:

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

• Highly developed instructional leadership skills with demonstrated ability to analyse data and implement whole school processes which result in improved student growth and attainment.
• Outstanding communication and organisational skills with demonstrated capacity to support and strengthen the collaborative teaching and learning culture of the school.
• Demonstrated ability at a whole school level to lead and deliver high impact professional learning to support the professional growth of all teachers and implement strategies that enhance the learning outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a dynamic member of the school's executive leadership team and lead initiatives to address whole school strategic directions within the School Excellence Plan (previously SIP) and nurture positive and productive relationships across the school community.

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.