Head Teacher Science - Macarthur Girls High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Macarthur Girls High School in Parramatta, Sydney, invites applications from experienced teachers to lead the rollout of the new NSW Science curriculum. The role focuses on assessment, feedback and reporting using data-informed practices to drive improvement.

The successful candidate will build staff capability, lead collaborative school initiatives and promote engaging science programs and extracurriculars to connect students with real-world science.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the new NSW Science curriculum and develop effective assessment and reporting practices.
• Foster staff capability and collaborative leadership to support school improvement.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Student engagement

Job description

Macarthur Girls High School, with an enrolment of 1009 students, is located in Parramatta, the demographic centre of Sydney on the banks of the Parramatta River. Over 90% of our students are from language backgrounds other than English. The school’s purpose is to encourage students to achieve their personal best and beyond, empowering them with the necessary skills to be successful citizens in an everchanging world. The school has a very positive reputation in the broader community, having been at the forefront of future focused learning. In 2021 the school was identified as an Ambassador School. In 2023, Macarthur Girls High School undertook External Validation against the School Excellence Framework and was excelling in all 3 key domains. A clear focus on evidence-informed pedagogical practice and a strong focus on knowing our students and how they learn underpin strategic directions with an emphasis on customised learning and wellbeing and collaborative teaching and learning to enhance student growth and attainment.

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

• Approval to teach Science with the demonstrated capacity to lead the implementation of the new Science curriculum and the development of effective assessment, feedback and reporting practices, using data and evidence-informed strategies to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity to build staff capability and performance through collaborative leadership, high expectations and tailored support, fostering a positive, accountable and supportive team culture that values and develops staff with a broad range of experience.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead and implement whole-school initiatives and processes that support the achievement of school priorities.
• Demonstrated passion and commitment to promoting Science through engaging extracurricular opportunities, community partnerships and initiatives that connect students with real-world scientific experiences and inspire a lifelong interest in Science.

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

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.