Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Gunnedah High School

NSW Department of Education; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Gunnedah High School in NSW’s New England region invites applications from qualified teachers. The school champions inclusive learning, tailored pathways and career-focused opportunities, with a Special Education Unit planned from 2025 to support diverse learners.

Successful applicants will hold unconditional NSW teaching approval and meet the department’s general selection criteria. The position is offered as permanent part-time; applicants should indicate their desired FTE in the application.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead whole-school initiatives and collaborate with executive team.
• Ability to develop staff through professional learning and evidence-based practices.
• Experience in designing engaging, differentiated programs meeting diverse student needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement whole-school initiatives to deliver the School Excellence Plan.
• Support staff development through targeted professional learning and reflective teaching practices.
• Lead design and implementation of innovative teaching programs for all students, including high-potential learners.
• Embed Aboriginal Education principles within TAS education and curriculum.
• Demonstrate effective planning, resource management and stakeholder engagement.

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Job description

Gunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive Connected Community Strategy High School. Located 78 kilometres west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton. With a current enrolment of 410 students, 53% identifying as Aboriginal, the school is committed to meeting diverse student needs through tailored learning pathways and career-focused opportunities. The school features a Special Education Unit with five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre from 2025, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. Gunnedah High emphasises achievement and participation in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, celebrating student success within the school and the broader community. This inclusive, supportive environment fosters pride and holistic development, providing quality education for all.

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole-school initiatives that drive the effective delivery of the School Excellence Plan.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and support staff at all career stages through targeted professional learning and evidence-based, reflective teaching practices that strengthen quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the design and implementation of innovative, engaging and differentiated teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of all students, including high-potential and gifted learners.
• Strong understanding of best practice in TAS education, with a particular focus on embedding Aboriginal Education principles.

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.

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

The FTE selection is final. No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant. If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role. Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage. 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.