Head Teacher Industrial Arts - John Edmondson High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

John Edmondson High School seeks a Head Teacher Industrial Arts to lead curriculum delivery and the Industrial Arts faculty. The role involves guiding curriculum development, coordinating workshops and ensuring compliance with WHS standards, while working with senior school leadership to drive school-wide improvement.

The position is based in Sydney Region and part of the NSW Department of Education’s Teaching Service.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Industrial Arts curriculum, with the capacity to lead high-quality curriculum delivery and assessment, and a willingness to undertake the required training to support the delivery of VET Construction.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a collaborative faculty team, building staff confidence and capability in curriculum delivery, workshop practice and the effective use of industry-standard equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in faculty organisation and continuous improvement, including the effective management of workshops, equipment and resources, with a strong commitment to WHS, compliance and safe practical learning environments.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of the school executive and contribute to strategic whole-school improvement priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality curriculum delivery and assessment in Industrial Arts.
• Lead and develop a collaborative faculty team in curriculum delivery, workshop practice and use of equipment.
• Manage workshops, equipment and resources with a strong WHS focus and safe learning environments.
• Contribute to strategic whole-school improvement priorities as part of school executive.

Skills

Industrial Arts curriculum

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Industrial Arts - John Edmondson High School (0000BFHV)

Head Teacher Industrial Arts - John Edmondson High School - 0000BFHV

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160156

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 John Edmondson High School

Staffing Area Liverpool

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02-98259815

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

John Edmondson High School, with an enrolment of approximately 1120 students, including 67% of students from a non-English speaking background and 31 Aboriginal students, is a dynamic Year 7 - 12 comprehensive co-educational high school. The school serves a community in South-West Sydney in the Glenfield area that includes a wide range of families from diverse cultural and socio-economic groups living in suburban, as well as semi-rural environments. The school has an extensive curriculum and promotes academic, sporting and leadership development and achievement. Innovative features include extensive technological resources and numerous opportunities for student enrichment. Strong links with partner Primary Schools as well as external providers are being extended to further develop student opportunities for learning and success. Applicants should refer to the school website for additional information:

https://jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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

• Strong knowledge of Industrial Arts curriculum, with the capacity to lead high-quality curriculum delivery and assessment, and a willingness to undertake the required training to support the delivery of VET Construction.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a collaborative faculty team, building staff confidence and capability in curriculum delivery, workshop practice and the effective use of industry-standard equipment.
• Demonstrated expertise in faculty organisation and continuous improvement, including the effective management of workshops, equipment and resources, with a strong commitment to WHS, compliance and safe practical learning environments.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of the school executive and contribute to strategic whole-school improvement priorities.

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.