Head Teacher Welfare - Normanhurst Boys High School

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a Head Teacher Welfare at Normanhurst Boys High School. You will lead wellbeing and learning support for a diverse student body, aligning with the School Excellence Plan and department priorities.

The role emphasizes student welfare, leadership, and collaboration with staff, families and the community to enhance wellbeing and educational outcomes.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead wellbeing and learning support teams to drive a shared, student-centered vision.
• Demonstrated ability to identify student needs and coordinate supports in line with policies.
• Strong collaboration across staff, families and community to improve wellbeing and outcomes.
• Familiarity with wellbeing data, evaluation and targeted interventions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Wellbeing and Learning Support teams to drive a cohesive vision of high expectations for student wellbeing and outcomes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement targeted wellbeing programs and interventions.
• Contribute to the School Excellence Plan and strategic priorities with a whole-school approach.

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Welfare - Normanhurst Boys High School (0000BG6F)

Head Teacher Welfare - Normanhurst Boys High School - 0000BG6F

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160730

Number of Positions

1

FTE 1.000

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.

School Name Normanhurst Boys High School

Staffing Area Hornsby

Contact Name Asli Harman

Contact Phone number 02 94891077

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Normanhurst Boys High School is an academically selective school of 750 students, with around 87% from language backgrounds other than English and three autism support classes. Normanhurst Boys High has a strong wellbeing program where students are known, valued, and cared for. Student wellbeing and balance, underpin all decision-making. The school is dedicated to excellence in boys’ education, with a focus on meeting the needs of high potential and gifted learners. There is a strong culture of continuous improvement within a holistic learning environment built on high expectations and talent development. Students are offered rich opportunities to develop leadership skills and a strong sense of social justice, values, and civic responsibility. The school maintains strong partnerships with its community .

Specific Selection Criteria

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

1. Proven ability to lead and develop a cohesive team incorporating the Wellbeing and Learning Support teams to drive a shared, inclusive and student centred vision of high expectations, aligned with the School Excellence Plan and Department priorities to meet current needs of high potential and gifted students.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement effective systems and processes to identify student needs, manage complex wellbeing issues and provide targeted individualised support through effective collaboration with all stakeholders in line with school and Department policies.
3. Demonstrated highly visible, collaborative and inspiring leadership with the capacity to build authentic and trusted partnerships across the broader school community to foster a whole school commitment to student wellbeing, learning support and improved educational outcomes.
4. Demonstrated ability to collect, analyse and interpret student wellbeing data to inform the design, implementation and evaluation of evidence-informed wellbeing programs and targeted interventions that respond to diverse and emerging student needs to improve student wellbeing, engagement and learning outcomes.

General Selection Criteria

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

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.

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.

Please note:

• 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.

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.