Head Teacher English - Marsden High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsden High School belongs to the NSW Department of Education. This leadership opportunity focuses on driving the English faculty across Years 7–12, with emphasis on literacy outcomes and inclusive teaching practices.

The role requires instructional leadership, collaboration with staff and parents, and the ability to implement high-quality English programs that cater to diverse learners. Applicants should hold full teaching approval and meet NSW eligibility guidelines.

Qualifications

• Led English faculty development and mentoring to improve pedagogy.
• Designed and evaluated Years 7–12 English curricula and assessments.
• Led evidence-informed literacy initiatives using data to monitor progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a collaborative English faculty across Years 7–12.
• Design, implement and evaluate high-quality English curriculum and assessment.
• Lead literacy initiatives to improve reading and writing across the faculty.
• Provide strong leadership in pedagogy and performance management.

Skills

Collaborative English leadership

English curriculum design

Literacy initiatives

Educational leadership

Communication with staff/parents

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Unconditional full approval to teach

Eligibility for NSW Department of Education positions

Job description

Marsden High School (1157 students including an Intensive English Centre enrolment of 148 and a Support Unit of 28 students) is a vibrant and culturally diverse learning community which promotes high expectations for all students and encourages engagement in academic, sporting, creative and community service pursuits. Focus areas within the school include future-focused learning, student wellbeing, technology and innovative transition pathways. Marsden is a Positive Behaviour For Learning school with a whole school emphasis on literacy, numeracy, HPGE enrichment, differentiated learning and leadership. There is strong community support as the school experiences growth in enrolment with the recent move into a new build within the Meadowbank Education and Employment Precinct. Please refer to the school's website for further information about the school and to access the Annual Report and School Plan: http://www.marsden-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/home.

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

• Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a collaborative English faculty through instructional leadership, mentoring and professional learning.
• 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 capacity to lead evidence-informed literacy initiatives that improve students’ reading and writing across the faculty and school, using data to identify needs, monitor progress and evaluate impact.
• Proven ability to provide strong leadership in pedagogy and assessment, including implementing initiatives that lead to improved outcomes for a range of learners, such as students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

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. 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.

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.