Head Teacher Welfare - Killara High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Killara High School seeks a Head Teacher Welfare to lead student welfare across a large, diverse community. The role focuses on managing wellbeing, attendance and behavioural interventions for a substantial student cohort and coordinating with external agencies and primary schools to support student success.

The successful candidate will align with the department’s goals, drive whole-school welfare strategies, and participate in leadership teams to advance student outcomes and school wellbeing

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage robust stage three to stage four transition processes ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for.
• Proven ability to oversee wellbeing, attendance and behaviour interventions for a large cohort and to work with external agencies, staff and families.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with partner primary schools and lead interschool programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transition processes from stage three to stage four.
• Oversee wellbeing, attendance and behaviour initiatives for a large student cohort.
• Collaborate with external agencies, school staff and families to support student welfare.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Welfare - Killara High School (0000BFO4)

Head Teacher Welfare - Killara High School - 0000BFO4

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160308

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Principal Network

Principal Network The Forest

FTE

1.000

Contact

Phone number 02 9498 3722

School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Killara High School (enrolment approximately 1800 students, including over 50% students from a language background other than English) is a co-educational comprehensive high school with an outstanding reputation for providing opportunities where all students can excel in academic, sporting, cultural, leadership and community service endeavours.

The school has an extensive curriculum enrichment program that includes 12 music ensembles, three dance ensembles, drama, sport, debating, Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, chess, light and sound, and Killara Academy University Preparation program. The school's wellbeing programs focus on developing the whole student and include camps, workshops and a comprehensive mentor group program.

The collaborative leadership team is highly engaged with students, parents and staff who form an articulate and confident community with high expectations. The school has a strong focus on rigorous professional learning which targets the improvement of student learning outcomes.

Killara High School values its strong links with its community and various universities. The Parents and Citizens Association has a close and supportive working relationship with the school, and the P & C hosts several major fundraising events each year. The school also has strong partnerships with local primary schools through The Killara Schools Partnership program.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage robust stage three to stage four transition processes ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for.
• Proven ability to oversee the wellbeing, attendance and behaviour interventions for a large stage four cohort, and work effectively with key stakeholders including external agencies, school staff and families.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to maintain strong relationships with partner primary schools and lead interschool programs that challenge learners of all ages while building community engagement.
• Capacity to work with a large, dynamic executive team to build and support whole school strategic directions and strive for continual improvement in a high expectations community.

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 .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.