Head Teacher Mathematics - Yanco Agricultural High School

NSW Department of Education; Leeton; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site accommodation

Residential supervision allowance

Job summary

Yanco Agricultural High School, operated under the NSW Department of Education, seeks a Head Teacher to lead instructional and wellbeing programs in a residential agricultural high school setting.

You will drive whole‑school improvement, design differentiated teaching and assessment, and use data to improve numeracy and student outcomes. The role emphasises collaboration with staff, students, parents and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead the executive team and drive whole‑school improvement.
• Ability to design and implement engaging and differentiated teaching programs for all students, including high‑potential learners.
• Experience analyzing student achievement data (HSC, NAPLAN, internal assessments) to improve numeracy and maths teaching.
• Ability to lead school wellbeing programs and foster community engagement in a residential school environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives that drive excellence and whole‑school improvement.
• Design and implement evidence‑based, engaging and differentiated teaching programs and assessments.
• Analyse student achievement data to evaluate teaching effectiveness and improve numeracy outcomes.
• Contribute to residential school wellbeing programs and partnerships with parents and the community.
• Plan and manage resources to support teaching and learning and ensure equity.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Strategic planning

Data-driven improvement

Wellbeing and student engagement

Education

Full approval to teach

Job description

Yanco Agricultural High School is a selective, co-educational, fully residential school with a projected 2027 student enrolment of 350 students who reside across all of New South Wales and in some cases interstate. Located in the New South Wales Riverina, 12 kilometres from Leeton, the school has 280 hectares, including 180 hectares of intensive irrigation and dry land agriculture and is bordered by the Murrumbidgee River. On the school grounds students have access to tennis courts, a gymnasium, swimming pool, 10 hectares of sporting ovals, after-hours library and resource centre, as well as a host of individual and team activities at school and in the local community. The school has outstanding agricultural facilities and is a leader in agricultural education. Programs include show stock teams in sheep, beef cattle, equine and poultry who travel extensively and provide additional opportunities for students to excel if this is their area of interest. An analysis was completed to determine strengths and areas for improvement within the school. As a result, the school is committed to improving classroom practice and student results through professional learning and collaboration. We have developed a focus upon improving reading, writing and numeracy levels in all students, through explicit teaching and effective data collection, analysis and use. Yanco Agricultural High School is developing a consistent, student focused wellbeing program that supports students and creates a climate where all students feel safe, happy and value education. Therefore, the school's aim is to build and sustain a culture strongly focused on educational aspiration, learning and ongoing performance improvement, with priority given to evidence-based strategies. There is an expectation that every student, every teacher and every leader will improve every year. The school is committed to a school culture which is strongly centered on high expectations. There will be a focus on effective partnerships in learning with parents and students, to ensure that students are motivated to deliver their best and continually improve. The school community is invested in working in partnership with the school to develop and deliver on a common vision where every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential in the premier Agricultural High School in New South Wales. On site accommodation (including meals) may be available, if required, for the successful applicant. Teaching staff are required to complete rostered residential supervision, for which an additional allowance is paid. Comprehensive information relating to the school can be found on the school website https://yancoag-h.schools.nsw.gov.au.

Qualifications

• 1. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a proactive member of the executive team, leading strategic initiatives that drive excellence and whole‑school improvement.
• 2. Demonstrated capacity to lead the design and implementation of evidence‑based, engaging and differentiated teaching programs and assessments that meet the needs of all students, including high‑potential and gifted learners.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to analyse and use student achievement data, including HSC, NAPLAN and internal assessment data, to evaluate the effectiveness of mathematics teaching and improve student numeracy outcomes across the school.
• 4. Demonstrated understanding of and a willingness to contribute to whole school programs that foster student wellbeing, academic achievement, and community engagement within a residential school environment.

• 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.

Benefits and Working Conditions

On site accommodation (including meals) may be available, if required, for the successful applicant. Teaching staff are required to complete rostered residential supervision, for which an additional allowance is paid.

Approval and Eligibility

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.

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. Special conditions cover staff appointments to residential agricultural high schools. Further information may be obtained from the principal.

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.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Application Process

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here . To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.