Head Teacher English - Monaro High School

NSW Government; Coomba Park; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Head Teacher English at Monaro High School, Cooma, NSW. Lead English faculty and drive literacy initiatives in a rural secondary school with about 370 students across Years 7–12.

The role requires NSW teaching approval, strong educational leadership, and capacity to manage resources and staff wellbeing in a PBL environment.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach 7–12 English.
• Experience teaching Extension 1 and 2 English.
• Proven ability to lead a diverse team across faculties.
• Model positive relationships, student engagement and staff wellbeing.
• Lead whole-school literacy initiatives.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare.
• Commitment to Aboriginal education policy.

Skills

Educational leadership

Student engagement

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher English - Monaro High School (0000B8P0)

Head Teacher English - Monaro High School - 0000B8P0

Advertisement Number A900154367

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Monaro High School

Staffing Area Queanbeyan

FTE 1.000

Contact Name James Armitage

Contact Phone number 0477 767 082

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

07-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Monaro High School is a comprehensive rural secondary school situated in the beautiful town of Cooma, serving the communities of the Monaro district with pride and commitment. Around 370 students from Years 7–12 form a diverse and inclusive student body at Monaro High School, bringing a breadth of cultural and socio‑economic experiences that strengthen our learning environment.

The school enjoys a unique geographic advantage, positioned between Canberra, the Snowy Mountains and the South Coast. This provides staff and families with convenient access to a wide range of lifestyle opportunities - from skiing in winter, to coastal recreation, to shopping and cultural experiences in a major city. Cooma is also located a little over an hour from Canberra International Airport, ensuring fast and easy connection to the region and the rest of the world.

As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, Monaro High School maintains a consistent, positive and structured approach to behaviour and engagement. The school also implements Restorative Practices as the foundation for building and sustaining a respectful, responsible and relationship‑focused culture. These frameworks underpin our commitment to empowering students to thrive, succeed and contribute positively to the school community.

Monaro High School delivers a high‑quality academic and vocational curriculum supported by comprehensive wellbeing programs designed to meet the needs of all learners. Staff are dedicated to knowing each student as both a learner and a young person, and to fostering strong partnerships between students, parents and the school. The school is committed to enabling all students and staff to achieve their personal best.

The school features state‑of‑the‑art facilities, including a 350‑seat performing arts centre, a modern library equipped with professional‑standard recording and digital media studios, and an indoor three‑court sports centre. Additional facilities include specialised outdoor play areas for students with disabilities and contemporary teaching spaces throughout the campus.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

Approval to teach 7 - 12 English and experience and/or capacity teaching Extension 1 and 2 English.

Demonstrated success in providing strong educational leadership and support of a diverse team of teachers across multiple faculties.

Proven ability to model and promote positive relationships, student engagement and staff wellbeing, to foster an inclusive, respectful and supportive school culture.

Capacity to lead whole‑school literacy initiatives, strengthen explicit teaching across classrooms.

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.