Head Teacher English - Whitebridge High School

EducationHQ; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitebridge High School in Newcastle‑Maitland, NSW, is seeking an experienced Head Teacher English to lead a comprehensive 7–12 program for ~990 students. You will drive curriculum, assessment, student welfare and professional learning to deliver high‑quality teaching across diverse cohorts.

Applicants must hold unrestricted NSW teacher accreditation and demonstrate collaborative, inclusive leadership in partnership with the executive team to advance whole‑school directions and pathways for all

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
• Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Successful teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Education

NSW teaching accreditation

Teacher qualification requirements

Job description

Head Teacher English - Whitebridge High School

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.

About this job

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.

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

Specific Selection Criteria

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

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.

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.