Head Teacher Personal Development, Health & Physical Education - Killarney Heights High School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Killarney Heights High School is seeking a Head Teacher for Personal Development, Health & Physical Education in the Sydney region. The role leads school-wide initiatives, supports teacher development and oversees delivery of health, PE and personal development programs.

With a strong focus on excellence, equity and student wellbeing, the successful candidate will drive evidence-based practices and foster collaboration with the school executive, contributing to the School Excellence Plan and

Qualifications

• Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements.
• Proven ability to lead whole-school initiatives that drive the School Excellence Plan.
• Ability to build teacher capability through professional learning, mentoring and the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based, engaging and differentiated teaching programs and assessment practices that meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Proven ability to lead the implementation of restorative practice and Positive Behaviour for Learning to establish predictable, inclusive and productive learning environments.
• Unconditional full approval to teach is required; commence NSW Department of Education application process if not held.

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Personal Development, Health & Physical Education - Killarney Heights High School (0000BEVH)

Head Teacher Personal Development, Health & Physical Education - Killarney Heights High School - 0000BEVH

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900159607

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 Killarney Heights High School

Principal Network The Forest

Staffing Area Northern Beaches

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 94517005

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Killarney Heights High School is a comprehensive co-educational school with a population of 940 students, 43% EALD, located 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD in a bushland setting near the northern beaches of Sydney. At Killarney Heights High School, we empower students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive academically, vocationally and socially. Through a rounded approach to education which caters to the whole child - the intellectual, the physical and the emotional - we support each student to achieve their full potential, inspiring them to become ethical, creative and compassionate leaders within and beyond their community.

We ensure equity and excellence in student achievement by placing evidence-based instruction at the core of our school and classroom practice. Through an unwavering focus on teacher collaboration, reflection and improvement, we ensure all students are challenged with the rich teaching, learning and extra-curricular experiences necessary to achieve the high aspirations we inspire in them. By focusing on the vital skills of problem-solving and critical thinking we empower students to approach academic and real-world challenges with curiosity and confidence.

Specific Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, Proven ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole-school initiatives that drive the effective delivery of the School Excellence Plan. Demonstrated capacity to build teacher capability at all career stages through targeted professional learning, mentoring and the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices that strengthen the quality of teaching, learning and assessment. Demonstrated ability to lead the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based, engaging and differentiated teaching programs and assessment practices that meet the diverse learning needs of all students, including high-potential and gifted learners. Proven ability to lead the implementation of restorative practice and Positive Behaviour for Learning to establish predictable, inclusive and productive learning environments that support student engagement, wellbeing and achievement.

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

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.