Head Teacher Science - Young High School

NSW Police Force; Young; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education invites applications for Head Teacher Science at Young High School, a rural comprehensive campus in Wiradjuri Country. This leadership role guides teaching, learning, and student welfare across the school, with a focus on equity and high standards.

You will lead curriculum implementation, support staff development, and manage resources while building relationships with students, families, and the broader community.

Qualifications

• Proven capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare for quality teaching programs.
• Educational leadership to build capacity and manage performance of individuals and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school initiatives and system priorities to improve student learning and achievement.
• Develop staff through collaborative and instructional leadership while maintaining a positive team culture.
• Guide innovative and evidence-informed teaching to support diverse learners.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic leadership

Instructional leadership

Communication skills

Resource management

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full teaching approval

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Science - Young High School (0000BDYN)

Head Teacher Science - Young High School - 0000BDYN

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Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Advertisement Number A900158801

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0400 959 908

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Position Information

Young High School is a rural comprehensive high school located in Wiradjuri Country approximately under 4 hours South West of Sydney and under 2 hours from Canberra and Wagga Wagga. We have a strong focus on academic growth and developing resilience, empathy, acceptance and teamwork across the school community. The school has an enrolment of 485 students from diverse cultural backgrounds, including 16% Aboriginal students and an increasing Muslim student enrolment which is currently 10% with a further 6% language background other than English. In addition, we have a support unit consisting of 5 support Mult categorical (MC) classes. The school works closely with the local community.

The school receives significant equity funding which allows for the introduction of new programs and initiatives to boost student-learning outcomes. For information on living in Young, please go to https://www.visithilltopsregion.com.au/towns-villages/young/ which will provide applicants with additional information about the area where the school is located.

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

Specific 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 teaching and learning, including curriculum implementation, explicit teaching, inquiry and practical investigation, to improve engagement, differentiation and achievement for a diverse range of learners.

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.

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability.

If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Special Notes

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here .

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
• Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept.

Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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