Head Teacher Mathematics - Kingsgrove North High School

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Educationhq invites applications for the Head Teacher Mathematics at Kingsgrove North High School. The role leads explicit mathematics instruction, designs inclusive programs, and uses data to drive improvement across the faculty and student cohorts.

You will collaborate with staff, students and parents, align with NSW Department of Education standards, and support attendance, wellbeing and post-school pathways within a large public high school context.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead explicit, differentiated Mathematics programs and use data to lift growth for diverse learners.
• Educational leadership to build a high‑performing Mathematics faculty through observation and mentoring.
• Visible, collaborative executive member leading numeracy across the school and supporting school plans.
• Evidence of improving student engagement and attainment in Mathematics across stages 4–5 and senior courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead explicit, differentiated Mathematics programs and assessment.
• Support School Excellence Plan implementation and numeracy across the school.
• Mentor and develop Mathematics staff through feedback and observation.
• Strengthen student engagement and growth in Mathematics through transitions to senior courses.

Skills

Lead explicit Mathematics programs

Educational leadership

Data-driven decision making

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Teaching qualification with NSW Department of Education approval

Job description

Head Teacher Mathematics - Kingsgrove North High School

About this job

Position Information

Kingsgrove North High School is a comprehensive, coeducational public high school in the Beverly Hills Network of schools. With an enrolment of approximately 960 students, our school proudly serves a diverse community, with students from 47 different cultural backgrounds. Diversity is one of our greatest strengths and enriches the learning, relationships and culture of the school.

Our school is committed to ensuring every student is known, valued and challenged. We are focused on developing confident, creative, resilient and compassionate young people who are equipped to learn, lead and thrive within and beyond school.

Kingsgrove North High School has a strong focus on high expectations, explicit teaching, student growth and engagement. Our 2024 to 2027 School Excellence Plan identifies key improvement priorities in student growth and attainment, academic writing, attendance, learning culture, student engagement and post school pathways.

Student wellbeing and learning are closely connected at Kingsgrove North High School. The school has a strong wellbeing structure, including Year Advisers, a Student Support Officer, school counselling support, learning and support staff, and executive leadership focused on student engagement, attendance and inclusion. The school is committed to creating safe, respectful and responsible learning environments where students can connect, succeed and thrive.

Kingsgrove North High School offers a broad curriculum, including academic, vocational and post school pathway options. The school has strong HSC, VET and transition practices, with students supported to pursue university, TAFE, school based traineeships, apprenticeships and employment pathways. The school also has an Inclusive Education unit of seven classes to meet the needs of students with disability, reflecting a strong commitment to equity, access and belonging.

The school has productive partnerships with local primary schools, external agencies, community organisations, TAFE, industry and local businesses. These partnerships broaden student learning experiences and support transition, mentoring, wellbeing, career development and engagement.

Staff joining Kingsgrove North High School will be part of a professional, caring and improvement focused staff committed to high expectations, inclusive practice and strong relationships.

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. 1.Demonstrated ability to lead explicit, differentiated Mathematics programs and assessment that use data to lift growth and attainment for a diverse range of learners, including EAL/D students, students with disability and high potential and gifted students.
2. 2.Educational leadership to build a high-performing Mathematics faculty, leading explicit teaching and building the capacity of individuals and teams through observation, feedback and mentoring.
3. 3.Demonstrated capacity to be a visible, dynamic and collaborative member of the executive who leads numeracy across the school, supports the implementation of the School Excellence Plan, and builds relationships with students, staff and parents.
4. 4.Demonstrated success in building student engagement and aspiration in Mathematics, strengthening students’ learning journey through Stage 4 & 5 into senior courses, and lifting participation and achievement in Mathematics Advanced and Extension courses.

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.