Head Teacher English - Canobolas High School

NSW Government; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

Canobolas High School in Regional NSW seeks a Head Teacher English to lead literacy outcomes and a dynamic English program. This NSW Department of Education role focuses on high expectations, data-driven improvement, and inclusive teaching for a diverse student population.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, develop differentiated learning experiences, and strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal students and families while aligning with departmental priorities and student welfare

Qualifications

• Proven ability to support improved student achievement in English and literacy through explicit teaching.
• Proven capacity to lead and mentor teachers to improve team performance and learning programs.
• Ability to lead the design and implementation of differentiated, engaging teaching for diverse students.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policy and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department to improve student literacy and outcomes.
• Mentor teachers across experience levels to deliver high-quality teaching.
• Design and implement innovative, inclusive teaching programs for diverse learners.

Skills

Leadership

Teacher leadership

English literacy focus

Strategic analysis of data

Differentiated instruction

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher English - Canobolas High School (0000BENR)

Head Teacher English - Canobolas High School - 0000BENR

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number

A900159431

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Canobolas Rural Technology High School

Staffing Area Orange

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 63621677

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Canobolas High School is a comprehensive high school located in Orange. The school has an enrolment of 610 students, including approximately 46% Aboriginal students. The school's Family Occupation and Employment Index (FOEI) is 156. The school receives funding to support student learning outcomes through the Resource Allocation Model. Improvement in the areas of literacy and numeracy are a major focus for the school, and the school shows consistent growth in both literacy and numeracy. The school provides interventions to support High Potential and Gifted students through highly trained teaching staff across all key learning areas, targeted Academic Excellence Classes in Stage 4, visual and performing arts opportunities and a high performing athletes program called CHPA. A strong student welfare structure exists within the school with a high functioning Wellbeing Hub staffed by a highly skilled and dedicated Wellbeing team. With a committed Learning and Support Team providing structured support to meet the needs of all students. Targeted support is provided to Aboriginal and Torris Straits students through an Aboriginal Education Officer, academies of theClontarf Foundation and NASCA. The Special Education faculty consists of ten classes across multiple classifications and has undergone significant change with all students working towards mainstream outcomes. The school has embarked on a journey of innovative curriculum pathways to support student engagement. The schoolhas strong links with the Western Institute of TAFE and Charles Sturt University and is well supported by industry in the delivery of a full range of accredited vocational education and training programs. The school has an extensive transition program with its local primary schools, and it prides itself on forming productive partnerships with parents and the wider community. Working together to establish a shared focus on student engagement in learning will lead to improved student retention and higher educational achievement.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

1. Demonstrated ability to support improved student achievement in English and literacy through consistent practice of high expectations, strategic analysis of student data and the implementation of explicit teaching.
2. Proven capacity to lead and mentor teachers of various levels of teaching experience and educational contexts to improve the performance of individuals and the team, in delivering quality differentiated teaching and learning programs.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead the design and implementation of innovative, engaging and differentiated teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of a diverse student population including Aboriginal students, High Potential and Gifted Students, and students requiring additional learning supports.

General Selection Criteria

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

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

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 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.