Head Teacher Social Sciences - Elizabeth Macarthur High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Elizabeth Macarthur High School in the Sydney Region is seeking a Head Teacher Social Sciences to lead curriculum, pedagogy and staff development within a partially selective high school with a strong emphasis on data-informed practices and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will drive differentiated learning for 7–12, lead professional learning, and work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality teaching and student outcomes.

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

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Social Sciences - Elizabeth Macarthur High School (0000BEXG)

Head Teacher Social Sciences - Elizabeth Macarthur High School - 0000BEXG

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900159649

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 Elizabeth Macarthur High School

Staffing Area Campbelltown

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 46461899

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Elizabeth Macarthur High School is a partially selective high school in Narellanvale with 1500 students, including 100 Aboriginal students and 30% English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) students. The school has a mission statement that is at the centre of all processes and practices, "Shaping the future by pursuing excellence and creating boundless opportunities". The school has a learning platform and strong curriculum links with its feeder primary schools. The school has a trade training centre and a support unit with 4 classes (3 Autism and 1 Multiple Categorical).

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

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams through research-based data-informed practises while creating continuous cycles of improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead curriculum differentiation to meet the needs of all learners in a partially selective school with a support unit.
• Experience leading professional learning to build teacher efficacy that improved student learning and or engagement.
• Ability to create cohesive structures 7-12 that build on the junior skill development to continue to drive excellence in senior school outcomes.

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.