Head Teacher Teaching and Learning - Melonba High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Melonba High School is seeking an experienced educator to join the NSW Department of Education as a senior teaching leader. The role focuses on leading teaching staff to innovate and improve learning practices, with emphasis on curriculum development and student welfare.

You will use data analysis to drive instructional decisions, mentor staff, and foster a collaborative, inclusive school culture across Years 7–10 (with continued growth toward Year 11).

Formación

• Unconditional full approval to teach in NSW
• Extensive knowledge of NSW curriculum and contemporary pedagogical strategies
• Experience leading and mentoring teaching staff to innovate and improve outcomes
• Ability to use data analysis to drive instructional decisions and improvement
• Strong communication with students, staff, parents and the school community

Responsabilidades

• Lead and inspire teaching staff to innovate and improve practices
• Design and implement high‑quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
• Use data to monitor and improve student engagement and outcomes
• Support curriculum development and staff mentoring across year levels
• Foster collaboration among staff, parents and the wider school community
• Efficiently plan and manage resources to support teaching and learning

Conocimientos

Teaching excellence

Curriculum development

Student welfare focus

Educational leadership

Data-driven instruction

Community engagement

Educación

Bachelor of Education

Secondary teaching accreditation

Herramientas

NSW Curriculum

Descripción del empleo

Melonba High School is a school located in the new suburb of Melonba near Marsden Park. It opened in temporary premises at the start of 2024 with Years 7 and 8 students and is now our permanent premises from the beginning of 2025, now with students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. 2027 will see our first Year 11 cohort. We are experiencing rapid growth enrolment with 1137 students currently and projected to be 1450 students in 2027. When completed, the school will have capacity for 2000 students. Our first HSC cohort will be in 2028.The school incorporates an innovative and future focused educational model, reflective of agile teaching and learning areas while also supporting the welfare needs of students. Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teaching staff to innovate and improve teaching and learning practices, including experience in curriculum development, staff mentoring, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Extensive knowledge of the NSW curriculum and contemporary pedagogical strategies, with a proven track record of implementing effective teaching and learning programs that enhance student engagement and achievement. Experience in using data analysis and student performance data to drive instructional decisions, monitor teaching effectiveness, and support continuous improvement in student outcomes. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community to promote a positive and inclusive school culture.

• 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. 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.