Head Teacher Teaching and Learning - The Ponds High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ponds High School in Sydney’s north‑west is seeking a Head Teacher Teaching and Learning to lead EAL/D, literacy and numeracy initiatives and oversee whole‑school professional learning. The role will work with senior leaders to strengthen wellbeing, inclusivity and arts and sports programs.

Strong leadership, collaboration and data‑driven decision making are essential, with a requirement for an unconditional teaching approval and relevant NSW qualifications.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead EAL/D processes and staff.
• Ability to analyse NAPLAN and school data to monitor growth.
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate whole-school professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage EAL/D across the school.
• Analyse assessment data to monitor student growth and effectiveness of supports.
• Collaborate with the executive to develop and evaluate whole-school professional learning.

Skills

EAL/D leadership

Data analysis (NAPLAN)

Collaboration with school executive

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Teacher training and academic qualifications

Tools

Canvas

Job description

The Ponds High School, located in the suburb of The Ponds in the north-west of Sydney is a 7-12 comprehensive high school that will have over 2400 students in Years 7-12 in 2027. Fifty-three per cent of these students come from a non-English speaking background and 0.3% identify as ATSI. The school shares a site with Riverbank Public School and is a part of an innovative and energetic community approach to teaching and learning. The school has developed outstanding teaching and learning programs including; a strong wellbeing approach, a culturally inclusive program and support for the creative and performing arts and sports. The school has three support classes, two HP&GE class in each year and has an active BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program using the learning platform Canvas. This is the second Head Teacher Teaching and Learning working with senior executive and the other Head Teacher Teaching and Learning to primarily oversee EAL/D, Literacy, Numeracy and work on whole school professional learning. In 2027 Literacy and Numeracy goals and will be introduced and evaluated. 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 manage English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) processes including supporting EAL/D staff, maintaining accurate student language background data collection requirements, and coordinating targeted small group literacy and numeracy tuition.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and evaluate NAPLAN and school-based assessment data to monitor student growth and assess the effectiveness of targeted support for different student groups, including EAL/D students, Aboriginal students and students participating in small group tuition.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the school executive to develop, implement and evaluate whole school Professional learning.

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.

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.