Head Teacher English - Whitebridge High School

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

Job summary

NSW Government, Whitebridge High School in the Newcastle area, seeks a Head Teacher English to lead the faculty, shape school-wide English pedagogy, and drive strategic educational outcomes for a diverse student body. The role emphasizes inclusive practices, data-informed decision making and strong leadership within a comprehensive 7–12 high school.

Applicants should meet NSW Department of Education teacher qualifications and be prepared to oversee staff development, curriculum alignment and

Qualifications

• Must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualifications for this position.
• Lead English faculty using data to drive improvements in teaching, learning and assessment.
• Lead professional learning for explicit instruction, differentiation, and engagement for continuous improvement.
• Proven leadership in inclusive teaching practices alongside wellbeing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English faculty to analyse data and evidence of learning to support colleagues.
• Drive high expectations and successful educational pathways for diverse learners.
• Provide professional learning that builds staff capacity in explicit instruction and differentiation.
• Foster an equitable, supportive and high-achievement culture for students and staff.

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher English - Whitebridge High School (0000BE9A)

Head Teacher English - Whitebridge High School - 0000BE9A

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Advertisement Number A900159079

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 Whitebridge High School

Staffing Area Newcastle

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 49433966

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Position Information

Whitebridgeis a proudly comprehensive 7-12 high school that offers its 990 students the best educational opportunities, in an inclusive, safe and secure learning environment. The school has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population of 8% and a language background other than English of 4%. Additionally, there are four MC classes, three ILSMH classes, one IM class and one AU class catering to students from Years 7 to12. We are committed to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that extends students in all areas of learning and develops their skills to be successful in our constantly changing world.The school is characterised by a focus on high expectations of all, and quality teaching and learning in a positive, inclusive and disciplined learning environment.The school delivers a comprehensive accelerated learning program to support student transition and pathways as well as quality opportunities across all high potential and gifted education domains. Whitebridge High School offers quality environments that enrich learning and celebrates positive relationships across the school and its community underpinned by strong positive behaviour for learning programs. We are a proud member of the Wiyellai Koa Community of Schools fostering high quality education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our school values are Learning, Respect and Responsibility, we recognise, acknowledge and celebrate personal achievement as well as providing opportunities for students to develop citizenship and community responsibility.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

• 1. Demonstrated capacity to work as a dynamic and collaborative member of the executive team to lead high expectations and school initiatives that address whole school strategic directions and successful educational pathways for our diverse range of learners.
• 2. Strong ability to lead the English faculty in the analysis of data and evidence of learning to support colleagues in developing high-quality differentiated teaching, learning, and assessment for continuous improvement across the school.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to lead professional learning that builds staff capacity in explicit instruction, differentiation, and engagement techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence for both educators and students.
• 4. Proven leadership in implementing inclusive teaching practices alongside wellbeing initiatives that foster an equitable, supportive, and high-achievement culture where all students and staff can thrive.

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 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 theircontinued connection to their country and culture.