Head Teacher Suspension Centre - Yudi Gunyi School

EducationHQ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education seeks a Head Teacher SRSP to lead the Supported Return from Suspension program in Waterloo, guiding reintegration into mainstream schools and coordinating re-entry meetings with students, families and staff.

You will develop tailored support plans, monitor progress, liaise with neighbouring high schools, manage resources, and work to reduce suspensions while upholding NSW education standards.

Qualifications

• Proven educational leadership to build capacity and manage teams.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare; ability to lead inclusive programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff and parents.
• Commitment to NSW Department of Education Aboriginal education policy and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff and manage resources to support teaching and learning.
• Coordinate re-entry meetings with students, families and staff to clarify expectations.
• Monitor student progress and adjust reintegration plans to reduce suspensions.
• Liaise with parents, schools and external bodies to ensure timely access to Department provisions.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Resource management

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Job description

The Supported Return from Suspension (SRSP) program in Waterloo, located on Gadigal land, supports students during their suspension and assists with their successful reintegration into mainstream schools. The program offers a structured and individualised reintegration process, including the coordination of re-entry meetings with students, families, and staff to clarify expectations and address the factors leading to suspension. Tailored support plans are developed, along with recommendations for adjustments to classroom practices that promote positive behaviour and engagement. Regular monitoring and collaboration with staff are essential to provide consistent support and reduce the risk of further suspensions. The Head Teacher SRSP fosters positive and authentic professional networks with neighbouring mainstream high schools to ensure Department of Education provisions can be accessed promptly when needed. Additionally, the Head Teacher leads staff, manages resources, liaises with parents and schools, and monitors student progress to achieve positive educational and behavioural outcomes.

About this job

Position Information

The Supported Return from Suspension (SRSP) program in Waterloo, located on Gadigal land, supports students during their suspension and assists with their successful reintegration into mainstream schools. The program offers a structured and individualised reintegration process, including the coordination of re-entry meetings with students, families, and staff to clarify expectations and address the factors leading to suspension. Tailored support plans are developed, along with recommendations for adjustments to classroom practices that promote positive behaviour and engagement. Regular monitoring and collaboration with staff are essential to provide consistent support and reduce the risk of further suspensions. The Head Teacher SRSP fosters positive and authentic professional networks with neighbouring mainstream high schools to ensure Department of Education provisions can be accessed promptly when needed. Additionally, the Head Teacher leads staff, manages resources, liaises with parents and schools, and monitors student progress to achieve positive educational and behavioural outcomes.

General Selection Criteria

1. 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

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 build and maintain strong relationships with referring schools through clear, timely communication and effective collaboration, ensuring smooth referral and transition processes that support students, families, and the broader school community.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with referring schools through clear, timely communication and effective collaboration, ensuring smooth referral and transition processes that support students, families, and the broader school community.
• Proven ability to lead and implement effective behaviour management strategies and provide informed recommendations to support successful student reintegration, promoting sustained engagement and positive behaviours.

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.