Deputy Principal – Narrabri High School

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Narrabri High School in regional NSW invites applications for Deputy Principal. The appointee will provide strong instructional leadership, oversee whole-school improvement, and manage the timetable using EDVAL.

The role requires commitment to Aboriginal education policy and close collaboration with staff, students and the wider community. The successful candidate will lead curriculum design, welfare programs and resource planning to support Year 7–12 students in a rural comprehensive secondary

Qualifications

• Demonstrated exemplary leadership and management to drive whole-school improvement.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with staff, students, parents and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-school timetable management and support school-wide initiatives.
• Model inclusive teaching and learning programs and lead curriculum planning.
• Coordinate and manage resources effectively to support teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Timetable management

Staff development

Communication

Education

Full teaching approval (NSW)

Tools

EDVAL timetable

Job description

Deputy Principal – Narrabri High School – 0000BEUL

Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900159588

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $203,159.00. This position attracts a base salary of $179,255.00, plus leave loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation.
School Name Narrabri High School
Principal Network Namoi
Staffing Area Moree
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Emily McInerney
Contact Phone number 0428616748
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Narrabri High School is a vibrant rural comprehensive secondary school situated in the heart of Narrabri, in north-western New South Wales. The school proudly reflects the diverse backgrounds and aspirations of its community, serving approximately 410 students from Years 7 to 12 and with 180 students currently indentifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Narrabri High School is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school offers a broad curriculum, including academic, vocational, and extracurricular programs, catering to the varied interests and pathways of its students. Strong connections with local community organisations and industry partners further support student learning and wellbeing. Narrabri High School fosters a culture of respect, excellence, and lifelong learning, empowering young people to thrive and contribute positively to society.
Specific Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Demonstrate exemplary leadership and management practices that inspire and support staff to achieve whole-school improvement; leading whole school initiatives aligned with the school’s strategic directions.
2. Model and promote highly effective interpersonal and communication skills to build productive relationships and promote inclusion with staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
3. Demonstrate experience or willingness to learn and utilise EDVAL for the development and maintenance of the school timetable, taking responsibility for whole-school timetable management as well as demonstrated experience leading and managing the school.
   General Selection Criteria 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
4. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
5. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
6. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
7. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
8. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policy
9. 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 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.