Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Gulargambone Central School

NSW Department of Education; Gulargambone; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulargambone Central School in a close-knit rural NSW community seeks an experienced Head Teacher to lead staff across the K–12 spectrum. You will drive high-quality teaching, wellbeing initiatives and inclusive learning in a small, supportive environment.

The role requires strong partnerships with stakeholders and adept implementation of NSW DoE/NESA policies, with a clear focus on post-school pathways for students. Aboriginal education commitments are central to the school’s mission.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and build partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Experience implementing DoE and NESA systems with a focus on wellbeing.
• Understanding of curriculum, assessment and student welfare needs.
• Strong educational leadership to manage performance of teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across school communities.
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably.
• Commitment to Aboriginal education policy and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead school operations and coordinate day-to-day activities.
• Implement and supervise DoE/NESA systems and wellbeing initiatives.
• Foster strong partnerships with families, communities and staff.
• Drive post-school pathways and transitions for students.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Education

Full teaching approval NSW

Tools

NSW DoE policies

NESA guidelines

Job description

About Gulargambone Central School

Gulargambone Central School is a vibrant Kindergarten to Year 12 school located in the close-knit community of Gulargambone, a town of approximately 500 residents situated on the Castlereagh River, 120km north of Dubbo, NSW. Our school welcomes a diverse student population of 110, including 25 secondary students, with 85% identifying as Aboriginal. The successful applicant will be leading an experienced and dedicated staff implementing the full breadth of the NSW curriculum. The student body, of whom 80% identify as Aboriginal are from the local community and work well with staff in a respectful and cohesive atmosphere. The school caters to the needs and interests of the students and initiates specific programmes and opportunities for this. We pride ourselves on maintaining small class sizes supported by dedicated School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) and Aboriginal Support Staff, ensuring all students receive high-quality teaching and tailored remedial support when needed. Our commitment to student success is further supported by state-of-the-art physical and technological facilities that enhance learning opportunities. As a leading school in student wellbeing and addressing social disadvantage, Gulargambone Central offers a range of unique and effective programmes designed to improve student engagement and foster a positive, inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported. Our staff work collaboratively in a supportive and collegial culture, placing students at the heart of everything we do. In our secondary school, there is a strong focus on post-school pathways and successful transitions from school to work.

Selection Criteria

• Proven ability to be an accessible leader who fosters successful partnerships with key stakeholders and possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate and manage the complexities of the day to day running of our school.
• Capacity to implement and supervise effective implementation of DoE, NESA, wellbeing and VET systems with a focus on preparing students for post school pathways.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the complex educational and welfare needs of students from rural communities with low socioeconomic and high Aboriginal populations, to ensure specialist support is tailored to each child as required.

• 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.

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.

Eligibility & Qualifications

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

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.

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.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.