Head Teacher English- Wee Waa High School

NSW Government; Moree, Wee Waa; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 174,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing subsidy

Relocation grant

4-point incentive

Job summary

Wee Waa High School, a rural NSW co-educational secondary school in North-West NSW, invites applications for the Head Teacher English role to lead a diverse faculty and enhance student engagement. The successful candidate will contribute to school leadership and strategic planning.

Wee Waa High School offers a supportive community environment, strong HPGE programs, and partnerships with local businesses to foster lifelong learning and high achievement.

Qualifications

• Educational leadership required to build capacity and lead teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for staff, students and parents.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse faculty including HSIE and drive teaching excellence.

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Teaching qualification

Full approval to teach

Job description

Job Description – Head Teacher English – Wee Waa High School (0000BG6J)

Head Teacher English – Wee Waa High School – 0000BG6J

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900160731

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 Wee Waa High School

Staffing Area Moree

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0459925692

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Wee Waa High School is a co-educational, comprehensive rural secondary school in North-West NSW that services students from the small towns of Wee Waa, Burren Junction and Pilliga. Approximately 46% of the students at Wee Waa High School identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and the school is committed to promoting its cultural diversity through a strong educational program for Aboriginal students.

Wee Waa High School sits in an area strongly underpinned by Agriculture and offers a broad curriculum. The school equally prepares students for tertiary education or vocational training, including successful programs in Agriculture, Primary Industries, Manufacturing and Engineering and Hospitality. The school is committed to extending its students through a diverse range of HPGE programs. This is supported by a strong and encouraging welfare structure and a variety of extra-curricular activities in sport, the creative arts and agriculture. The school has developed strong partnerships with businesses both locally and nationally to provide opportunities for students to engage in a variety of activities to become lifelong learners in a fast-paced, changing world.

As Head Teacher English, you will be leading a diverse faculty, including HSIE.

Wee Waa High School is a 4-point incentive school, offering an excellent range of benefits for teachers relocating to our community. This position includes access to teacher housing with a 50% rental subsidy, making relocation to Wee Waa more affordable. Eligible teachers will also receive a $5,000 Rural and Remote Relocation Support Payment to assist with the costs associated with relocating to the area.

Specific Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 1. Approval to teach English 7-10 and a capacity and willingness to teach English Extension. 2. Proven ability to build and lead a collaborative, high-performing faculty, while contributing strategically as an effective member of the school's leadership team. 3. Proven experience in coordinating and managing programs across a wide secondary spectrum, including the ability to develop strategies that enhance student engagement and achievement. 4. Demonstrated ability to lead the design and implementation of innovative, engaging and differentiated teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of all students, including high-potential and gifted learners.

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

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
• Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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 their continued connection to their country and culture.