Head of Science Faculty | Leadership & Innovation

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Chatswood High School in Sydney's north shore invites applications for two Head Teacher - Science roles. The successful applicants will lead the Science faculty, work with staff to improve HSC results, and drive pedagogical innovation in Science.

You will coordinate extracurricular Science activities, support diverse learners, and strengthen university connections while aligning with NSW Department of Education priorities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage a Science faculty to improve student outcomes, including HSC results.
• Ability to differentiate teaching to support diverse student needs.
• Lead pedagogical innovation to strengthen engagement and scientific literacy.
• Strong organisational and administrative capacity to manage a large faculty.
• Full approval to teach is required; WWCC clearance to be provided.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen university connections and coordinate Science extracurricular activities.
• Organise Science HSC workshops and lead HPGE initiatives.
• Support the school-wide literacy priority.

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Leadership

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full teaching approval NSW Dept of Education

Job description

Chatswood High School in Sydney's north shore invites applications for two Head Teacher - Science roles. The successful applicants will lead the Science faculty, work with staff to improve HSC results, and drive pedagogical innovation in Science.

You will coordinate extracurricular Science activities, support diverse learners, and strengthen university connections while aligning with NSW Department of Education priorities.