Head Teacher Languages - NSW School of Languages

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 149,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW School of Languages is a dedicated languages-only Distance Education High School serving approximately 2800 students with over 100 teachers. As Head Teacher Languages, you will assist the Principal in student attendance, engagement, and compliance with NSW Education Standards Authority requirements to ensure successful course completion.

The role coordinates Student Management for language studies at distance, supports regular attendance, and fosters active engagement across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• General selection criteria include teaching experience and ability to improve practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with capacity to lead quality programs.
• Leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Support Principal in leading programs for student attendance and engagement.
• Coordinate study of Languages at Distance Education and ensure compliance with NESA.
• Lead student management and school processes in collaboration with staff.

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Student welfare

Education

Full approval to teach

Language teaching qualification

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Languages - NSW School of Languages (0000BE6D)

Head Teacher Languages - NSW School of Languages - 0000BE6D

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900158998

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 NSW School of Languages

Principal Network Marrickville

Staffing Area Bondi

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 9381 4800

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

NSW School of Languages is a languages-only Distance Education High School teaching 12 languages to 2800 students. There are over 100 teachers working at the school.

The Head Teacher Languages (Student Management) supports the Principal in leading and managing the school’s programs related to student attendance, engagement, and compliance with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements. This role ensures that students are supported to maintain regular attendance, active engagement in learning languages via Distance, and satisfy assessment and eligibility standards essential for successful course completion.

The school is located at 35 West St, Petersham.

Further information about the school is available at

www.nswschoollang.schools.nsw.edu.au

This Head Teacher Languages position will coordinate Student Management in relation to the study of Languages at Distance Education.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

• Approval to teach a language offered at NSW School of Languages and demonstrated excellence in teaching practice that models effective strategies to support all students’ learning.
• Demonstrated capacity to monitor and promote student attendance and active engagement by implementing school wide strategies for face to face and distance learning in Languages.
• Demonstrated organisational skills to ensure compliance with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements for Stage 5 and Stage 6. Consultation with a large staff and record keeping in line with Department and NESA policies.
• Proven effective and collaborative member of the schoolexecutive team, leading programs aligned with strategic goals, mentoring staff, and facilitating professional learning to build capacity in student management systems and school processes.

General Selection Criteria

• 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

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.