Head Teacher English - Chester Hill High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Hill High School in South-Western Sydney seeks an experienced English educator to lead English across Years 7–12 within a large, diverse community. You will design inclusive curricula, use explicit teaching strategies and assess progress to support every student’s growth.

The successful applicant will hold unconditional teacher approval and demonstrate strong leadership, communication with families and staff, and a commitment to equity and high expectations in the NSW Department of

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a collaborative English faculty through instructional leadership, mentoring and professional learning
• Support improved student achievement in English and literacy through high expectations, explicit and evidence-based teaching, effective assessment and strategic use of data
• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality English curriculum and assessment programs across Years 7–12
• Respond to diverse student learning and engagement needs while maintaining high expectations and collaborating with staff, students and families

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Explicit teaching

Data-informed decisions

Curriculum design

Education

Unconditional teaching approval

Job description

Chester Hill High School is a large, comprehensive coeducational secondary school in South-Western Sydney within the Auburn Schools Educational Network. The school has an enrolment of 1,215 students, including a co-located Intensive English Centre, and serves a diverse community, with 92% of students from language backgrounds other than English (EAL/D). Chester Hill High School provides inclusive, high-quality educational opportunities that enable every student to achieve their personal best. Strong partnerships with families and community organisations underpin a culture of belonging, high expectations and continuous improvement. Through collaborative professional learning, evidence-informed teaching practices and a focus on student growth, we ensure every student is known, valued and supported to achieve meaningful success.

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a collaborative English faculty through instructional leadership, mentoring and professional learning.
• Demonstrated ability to support improved student achievement in English and literacy through high expectations, explicit and evidence-based teaching, effective assessment and the strategic use of student data.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality English curriculum and assessment programs across Years 7–12, ensuring equitable access to learning outcomes for all learners .
• Demonstrated ability to respond to diverse student learning and engagement needs while maintaining high expectations for learning and working collaboratively with staff, students and families.

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.

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.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.