Head Teacher - PD, Health & PE Leader

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is recruiting for Head Teacher positions in NSW Government Schools. The role focuses on leading whole-school initiatives, building teacher capability, and implementing evidence-based teaching and assessment practices to support diverse learners.

Successful candidates will guide curriculum design, assessment and student welfare, while applying strong educational leadership and strategic resource management to deliver the School Excellence Plan.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole-school initiatives.
• Demonstrated capacity to build teacher capability through targeted professional learning and mentoring.
• Ability to design, implement and evaluate evidence-based teaching programs and assessment practices to meet diverse learning needs.
• Experience leading restorative practice and Positive Behaviour for Learning to support engagement and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation and evaluation of whole-school initiatives aligned to the School Excellence Plan.
• Build teacher capability at all career stages through professional learning, mentoring and evidence-based practices.
• Lead the development of inclusive, differentiated teaching programs and assessment practices for diverse learners, including high-potential students.
• Implement restorative practices and PB4L to create inclusive, productive learning environments.
• Manage performance and capacity building of individuals and teams to achieve school improvement goals.

Job description

NSW Department of Education is recruiting for Head Teacher positions in NSW Government Schools. The role focuses on leading whole-school initiatives, building teacher capability, and implementing evidence-based teaching and assessment practices to support diverse learners.

Successful candidates will guide curriculum design, assessment and student welfare, while applying strong educational leadership and strategic resource management to deliver the School Excellence Plan.