Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Cootamundra High School

NSW Department of Education; Cootamundra; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cootamundra High School, under the NSW Department of Education, is seeking an experienced Head Teacher to join our leadership team and contribute to ongoing growth and success within our school community.

The Head Teacher will provide strategic leadership for curriculum monitoring, assessment and improvement, while guiding a diverse faculty and driving whole-school initiatives that align with the School Excellence Plan.

Qualifications

• 1. Demonstrated expertise in leading whole school curriculum monitoring, assessment, and improvement to build staff capacity and foster high-quality, engaging, equitable teaching and learning outcomes for all students.
• 2. Proven ability to drive whole school initiatives and lead a diverse faculty, building teamwork, collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility to enhance student wellbeing, engagement and staff capacity.
• 3. Demonstrated ability to work with the executive team to lead and implement faculty and whole school initiatives aligned with the School Excellence Plan.
• 4. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• 5. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to design inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• 6. Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance of individuals and teams.

Job description

Cootamundra High School is a vibrant rural comprehensive school serving 200 students, including 13% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 14% from EAL/D backgrounds. Situated on 4 hectares of Gudhamangdhuray Wiradjuri land, our well-equipped campus offers excellent indoor and outdoor learning spaces that support innovative teaching and learning. We are proud of our dedicated and diverse staff team, encompassing teachers at various career stages supported by strong middle leadership. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence underpin all we do, creating a welcoming and inclusive community where every student can thrive. At Cootamundra High School, we partner closely with families, local organisations, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality educational outcomes. Our guiding mantra, ‘Teachers Teach, Students Learn, Be Kind,’ reflects our shared commitment to high expectations, strong relationships, and a culture of respect.

This is a unique opportunity for an experience and dynamic Head Teacher to join our leadership team and contribute to the continued growth and success of our school community.

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 1. Demonstrated expertise in leading whole school curriculum monitoring, assessment, and improvement to build staff capacity and fostering a culture of high-quality, engaging, and equitable, teaching and learning outcomes for all students. 2. Proven ability to drive whole school initiatives and successfully lead a diverse faculty, building a culture of teamwork, collaboration, trust, and shared responsibility to enhance both student outcomes, including wellbeing and engagement, and staff capacity. 3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement faculty and whole school initiatives that support and drive continuous improvement in alignment with the School Excellence Plan. 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. This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• 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. 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 . 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. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.