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

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

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.

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.

1. 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

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.

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 .

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.