Head Teacher Science - Wellington High School

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

Job summary

Wellington High School in Regional NSW is seeking a Head Teacher Science to lead science teaching and curriculum development across Years 7–12. You will drive strategic initiatives, foster instructional leadership, and work with staff to raise student achievement in a supportive, restorative environment.

The successful applicant will have a full approval to teach, strong communication skills, and a track record of leading inclusive, evidence-informed teaching practices in a NSW public school

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of whole-school initiatives and system priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to build the capability and performance of staff through collaborative leadership and effective management.
• Proven ability to lead high-quality Science teaching and curriculum implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality Science teaching and learning, including curriculum implementation and practical investigations.
• Drive whole-school initiatives to improve student engagement and achievement.
• Support inclusive teaching practices and resource planning to meet diverse learner needs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Education

Full approval to teach

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Science - Wellington High School (0000BDU2)

Head Teacher Science - Wellington High School - 0000BDU2

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900158675

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 Wellington High School

Principal Network Mudgee

Staffing Area Dubbo

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Adam McKeown

Contact Phone number 0268452279

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Wellington High School services a rural community in Central New South Wales and provides a comprehensive curriculum for Years 7 to 12 in a caring and supporting environment, providing programs which cater for students of all abilities. It is the sole provider for Years 11 and 12 in the Wellington area. The school has 308 students, 66% of whom are Aboriginal and 3% LBoTE. Wellington High School is a Restorative Practice school and ‘Achievement for All Students’ is a focus of all school programs.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

• Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of whole-school initiatives and system priorities, with a strong focus on improving student learning, engagement and achievement.
• Demonstrated ability to build the capability and performance of staff through collaborative and instructional leadership, high expectations and effective management of complex and challenging situations, while fostering a positive, accountable and supportive team culture.
• Proven ability to lead high-quality, innovative and evidence-informed Science teaching and learning, including curriculum implementation, explicit teaching, inquiry and practical investigation, to improve engagement, differentiation and achievement for a diverse range of learners.

General Selection Criteria 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

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.