Deputy Principal Secondary - Hunter Sports High School

NSW Police Force; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Sports High School in the Hunter region is seeking a Deputy Principal Secondary to lead and co-create a high-impact learning community. You will drive school improvement, support innovative teaching, and partner with the principal and executive team to deliver personalised pathways and inclusive opportunities for diverse students.

The role focuses on strengthening student engagement, wellbeing and outcomes while fostering collaboration with families, Aboriginal communities and external

Qualifications

• Exceptional leadership skills to drive school improvement.
• Experience leading teaching and curriculum delivery.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to engage students, families, and Aboriginal communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Principal and executive team.
• Support innovative teaching and personalised learning.
• Build inclusive learning environments and wellbeing programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Stakeholder engagement

School improvement

Education

Full teaching accreditation

Job description

Job Description - Deputy Principal Secondary - Hunter Sports High School (0000BDPT)

Deputy Principal Secondary - Hunter Sports High School - 0000BDPT

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900158555

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $197,241.00. This position attracts a base salary of $174,034.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Hunter Sports High School

Staffing Area Lake Macquarie

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Rachel Byrne

Contact Phone number 4943 5755

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Hunter Sports High School is a diverse learning community that aims to ignite curiosity and spark passions in our students, inspiring a love for lifelong learning. Our motto, "Personalising Pathways," reflects our commitment to providing individualised support and guidance to each student as they navigate their educational journey. Our mission is to co-create meaningful graduate attributes in an inclusive and empowering environment, where every student has the opportunity to thrive and develop essential life skills in a dynamic world. At Hunter Sports High School, we are dedicated to nurturing a community where diverse talents are celebrated, and every student is encouraged to reach their highest potential.

HSHS is a partially selective public high school with approximately 1050 students. As a member of the Waiyarang Community of Schools, we welcome students from local schools including Windale, Wiripaang and Mt Hutton Public Schools. The school also enrols students from around the Hunter and Central Coast region to participate in our selective Sports Academy programs. 22% of students are from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background who bring rich cultural experiences to our community. The school has a close partnership with the local Minimbah Aboriginal Educational Group who supports the school to deliver strong inclusive whole school programs in Aboriginal culture.

HSHS staff are dedicated to improving and enriching student outcomes and have a strong commitment to providing quality teaching and learning for our students. We aim to provide a learning pathway to meet the personal needs of each individual student. Our school also caters for students with special needs with nine dedicated support unit classes within our GEM (Growing Educational Mindsets) Academy.We are proud of our school community, of our external partnerships, our active parent community and our many supporters who provide input and expertise to support our students and our innovative learning programs.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Exceptional strategic leadership skills with the capacity to work collaboratively with the Principal and executive team to lead, implement and evaluate school improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of high expectations, innovation and continuous improvement that builds on existing school success.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and support innovative approaches to teaching, learning and curriculum delivery that strengthen student engagement, agency and achievement, while expanding personalised learning opportunities and pathways for a diverse range of students.

• Highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relational trust, develop leadership capability and inspire collaborative teams to critically reflect on practice, embrace change and maintain a collective commitment to high expectations and improved student outcomes.

• Proven capacity to lead inclusive whole school initiatives that strengthen student wellbeing, engagement and achievement, while working collaboratively with students, families, Aboriginal communities and external partners to enhance educational opportunities and student success.

General Selection Criteria

1. 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

Conditions

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.

Special Notes

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.