Head Teacher English - Fort Street High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Street High School in Petersham, Sydney, seeks an experienced English teacher with strong data analysis and leadership skills to join our selective, co-educational environment.

Applicants must hold NSW full teaching approval for English 7–12, demonstrate ability to lead evidence-informed planning, differentiate for high-potential learners, and contribute to whole-school initiatives.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach English 7–12 with ability to teach extensions 1 & 2.
• Ability to analyse data to identify student learning needs and plan accordingly.
• Proven track record leading whole-school initiatives and collaboration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with staff, students and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence-informed planning to improve English and literacy outcomes.
• Differentiate and extend learning experiences for high-potential and gifted students.
• Drive ongoing school improvement and foster a collaborative culture among staff.
• Contribute strategically as a member of the executive team and build positive relationships.
• Plan and manage resources effectively to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Data analysis

Differentiated instruction

Educational leadership

Effective communication

Education

Full teaching approval NSW Dept of Education

Job description

Fort Street High School is an academically selective, co-educational high school with a long history of providing education for gifted students. Located in Petersham in Sydney’s Inner West, our school has no designated intake boundary enrolling students from across Sydney and beyond based on academic selection. With an enrolment of approximately 920 students, our community is rich in cultural and linguistic diversity, with 75% of our students coming from a non-English speaking background. At Fort Street, all senior students undertake the English Advanced course, with large numbers additionally choosing Extension 1 and Extension 2, fostering a rigorous and challenging academic environment. Our school’s mission is to prepare students not only to excel academically but also to become leaders across a wide range of career paths and active contributors to society with a strong social conscience.

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

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Approval to teach English 7-12 with a demonstrated ability to successfully teach English extensions 1 & 2.
• Highly developed skills in analysing and using data to identify student learning needs, lead evidence-informed planning and drive continuous improvement in English and literacy outcomes, with demonstrated ability to differentiate and extend the learning experiences of high potential and gifted students.
• Proven ability to drive whole school initiatives and successfully lead a diverse faculty, building a culture of teamwork, collaboration, trust and shared responsibility to enhance both student outcomes, including wellbeing and engagement, and staff capacity.
• Proven capacity to contribute strategically and visibly as a collaborative member of the executive team, strengthening a vibrant school culture and building positive relationships with students, staff, parents and carers and the wider community.

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

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 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.

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

The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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