Head Teacher Science - Condell Park High School

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EducationHQ in Sydney seeks a Head Teacher Science for Condell Park High School to lead the Science faculty across Stages 4–6, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning programs in line with NSW syllabus requirements and Department policies.

The successful candidate will mentor staff, supervise curriculum implementation, assessment and reporting, and manage resources and WHS, contributing to the School Excellence Plan and improving student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Educational leadership experience
• Ability to design quality, inclusive teaching programs
• Capacity to manage performance of individuals and teams
• Strong communication with students, staff and parents
• Proven ability to plan and manage resources for teaching and learning
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policy

Responsibilities

• Lead the Science faculty across Stages 4–6 with high-quality programs
• Oversee curriculum implementation, assessment and reporting per NESA
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching and collaborative planning
• Manage faculty resources and WHS compliance
• Contribute to School Excellence Plan and External Validation preparation

Skills

Curriculum design

Staff mentoring

Educational leadership

Staff coaching

Resource management

Education

NSW full teaching approval

Approval to teach 7-10 Science

Stage 6 Physics & Chemistry teaching capability

Job description

Head Teacher Science - Condell Park High School

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.

About this job

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.

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

Specific Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general 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.

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.