Head Teacher Science - Condell Park High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 157,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks a Head Teacher Science at Condell Park High School in Sydney’s Bankstown district. You will provide educational leadership, manage the Science faculty, and ensure high-quality teaching across Stages 4–6 in line with NESA requirements.

The role emphasizes curriculum implementation, assessment, and reporting, with a focus on mentoring staff, building capacity, and contributing to the School Excellence Plan while preparing for External Validation in 2027.

Qualifications

• Educational leadership experience leading a faculty
• Ability to develop and evaluate high-quality teaching programs
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare

Responsibilities

• Provide educational leadership and manage the Science faculty across Stages 4–6
• Lead curriculum implementation, assessment and reporting per NESA and Department policies
• Mentor, coach and foster professional dialogue to build staff capability
• Manage faculty resources, labs and WHS requirements
• Contribute to School Excellence Plan and External Validation preparation

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment

Staff mentoring

Communication

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Science - Condell Park High School (0000BFEN)

Head Teacher Science - Condell Park High School - 0000BFEN

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160077

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 Condell Park High School

Principal Network Bankstown

Staffing Area Bankstown

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Katarina Parry

Contact Phone number 0428003584

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

The Head Teacher Science will provide educational leadership and manage the Science faculty effectively, ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs across Stages 4, 5 and 6. The successful applicant will lead curriculum implementation, assessment, and reporting in accordance with NESA requirements and Department policies, while supporting teaching practices that respond to students' diverse learning needs.

A key priority will be building staff capability through mentoring, coaching, collaborative planning and professional dialogue, fostering a cohesive faculty culture characterised by high expectations, shared responsibility and continuous improvement. The role also involves effectively managing faculty resources, laboratory facilities, and Work Health and Safety requirements.

As a member of the school executive, the Head Teacher Science will contribute to implementing and evaluating the School Excellence Plan, including the school's preparation for External Validation in 2027. This will involve strengthening consistent curriculum monitoring and evaluating the quality and impact of teaching practice.

The school seeks a visible, approachable, and collaborative leader who can build on existing faculty strengths, develop staff expertise and contribute to improved student learning outcomes.

Condell Park High School is a comprehensive co-educational school in Sydney's Bankstown district, with a Support Unit for students with Autism. The school serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population of approximately 914 students, representing more than 40 language backgrounds. As a result, 67% of students require EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) support.

In response to this diversity, the school prides itself on delivering a differentiated and inclusive curriculum that meets the learning needs of all students while fostering a connected community that promotes high aspirations and future-focused opportunities. The school motto, 'The Future is Ours,' highlights this commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

The school is undergoing significant refurbishment to secure up-to-date facilities for students, teachers and the community. The upgrade will include 16 new permanent classrooms and core facilities (school hall and sports court), the refurbishment of existing classrooms and the removal of temporary demountable classrooms.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach 7-10 Science, Stage 6 Physics and Chemistry, and willingness to teach Stage 6 Biology.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead the Science faculty in developing, implementing and evaluating high-quality teaching, learning and assessment programs aligned with NESA syllabus requirements, using evidence-informed practice and differentiated resources to meet the diverse learning needs of all students.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build positive, collaborative relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community, and to strengthen staff capacity through mentoring, professional learning, and constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated capacity to be a visible and approachable leader who contributes collaboratively to a high-performing executive team and leads faculty implementation and evaluation of the School Excellence Plan and strategic directions to improve student outcomes.

General Selection Criteria

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

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.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.