Head Teacher Teaching & Learning

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs.; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gymea Technology High School, located in the Sutherland Shire of Sydney, is seeking a head teacher with a proven track record in educational leadership to drive student achievement, wellbeing and engagement data to inform whole-school improvement.

The role requires an unconditional approval to teach, strong curriculum leadership, and the ability to lead staff through differentiated teaching strategies while working within the NSW Department of Education framework.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.
• In addition to the general selection criteria, you will lead data to drive improvements and support staff development.
• Proven capacity to lead school improvement and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead effective use of student achievement, wellbeing and engagement data to drive improvement.
• Lead staff to improve teaching practice and curriculum implementation.
• Contribute to whole-school improvement as part of the leadership team.

Skills

Data-driven leadership

Staff development

Engagement and wellbeing

Whole-school improvement

Education

Full approval to teach NSW

Job description

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. – Sutherland NSW

Gymea Technology High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school located in the Sutherland Shire in the southern suburbs of Sydney. The school has an enrolment of 550 students, including 21 Aboriginal students. A highly supportive parent community and an innovative, dedicated staff work collaboratively to set and achieve school priorities that deliver strong learning outcomes. The school fosters a robust culture of professional learning and collaborative practice, underpinning its continued success and the development of meaningful partnerships within the broader educational community. Gymea Technology High School takes a holistic approach to student development and citizenship. High-quality curriculum delivery is enriched through a strong focus on STEM and emerging technologies, alongside explicit student wellbeing programs that promote positive engagement. Ongoing innovation in technology integration, learning space design, and digital learning further enhances the student experience and supports successful outcomes for all learners.

Position Information

Gymea Technology High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school located in the Sutherland Shire in the southern suburbs of Sydney. The school has an enrolment of 550 students, including 21 Aboriginal students. A highly supportive parent community and an innovative, dedicated staff work collaboratively to set and achieve school priorities that deliver strong learning outcomes. The school fosters a robust culture of professional learning and collaborative practice, underpinning its continued success and the development of meaningful partnerships within the broader educational community. Gymea Technology High School takes a holistic approach to student development and citizenship. High-quality curriculum delivery is enriched through a strong focus on STEM and emerging technologies, alongside explicit student wellbeing programs that promote positive engagement. Ongoing innovation in technology integration, learning space design, and digital learning further enhances the student experience and supports successful outcomes for all learners.

Selection Criteria

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

• Demonstrated capacity to lead the effective use of student achievement, wellbeing and engagement data to drive evidence-based practice, targeted interventions and whole-school improvement.
• Proven ability and experience to lead staff to improve their teaching practice, with a focus on embedding explicit teaching strategies, effective curriculum implementation and building teacher capacity to improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading High Potential and Gifted Education through differentiated teaching, enrichment opportunities and inclusive practices that maximise student achievement and growth.
• Highly developed interpersonal and organisational skills, with the capacity to lead collaborative initiatives, strengthen staff engagement and professional learning, and contribute effectively to whole-school improvement as part of a leadership team.

General Selection Criteria

• 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

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.