Head Teacher English – Narara Valley High School

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Narara Valley High School, located on the Central Coast of NSW, invites applications for Head Teacher English. The role leads the English faculty, mentors teachers, and drives curriculum development to improve student outcomes and engagement across all ability levels.

The school emphasizes academic achievement, wellbeing, and community partnerships, with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and Stage 6 pathways while supporting Aboriginal students and families.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach English 7-12; ability to teach English Extensions 1&2.
• Outstanding team leadership with mentoring and professional development.
• Leadership in English curriculum development and instructional practices.
• Contribute to the school executive team and whole-school priorities and goals.
• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the English department and mentor staff to enhance teaching quality.
• Drive high-quality teaching and learning for all students, including Aboriginal students.
• Contribute to strategic planning and whole-school priorities in collaboration with the executive team.

Skills

Outstanding team leadership

Mentoring and professional development

English curriculum development

Instructional practices

Communication and interpersonal skills

Resource planning and management

Education

Approval to teach English 7-12

Teacher training and academic qualifications

Job description

Head Teacher English – Narara Valley High School – 0000BEBQ
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Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900159140

Number of Positions

1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer’s contribution to superannuation.
School Name Narara Valley High School
Principal Network Central Coast
Staffing Area Central Coast
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Andrew Skehan
Contact Phone number 0243293780
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Narara Valley High School is a comprehensive high school situated on Darkinjung land on the Central Coast of NSW, with an enrolment of approximately 600 students, including 90 Aboriginal students. Our Support Unit, known as Ngiyang, is an integral part of our school community and comprises eight classes. The school welcomes students of all ability levels and has developed a strong reputation for its focus on academic achievement, wellbeing, and supporting community aspirations and needs.

Narara Valley High School offers specialist High Potential and Gifted Education programs in academic enrichment, Creative and Performing Arts, and Targeted Sport, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. In addition, the school has a Young Parents Program and an extensive wellbeing, learning, and support team. We maintain highly valued partnerships with the Cooinda AECG and other community organisations, which further support our educational, wellbeing, and transition programs. The PBL values of Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best are embedded in all aspects of school life.

Strategic priorities for Narara Valley High School include literacy, numeracy, Stage 6 pathways, high rates of student attendance and engagement, evidence-based pedagogies, and learning partnerships.
Specific Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria:

1. Approval to teach English 7-12. Skills and willingness to teach English Extensions 1&2.
2. Demonstrated outstanding team leadership skills with a strong commitment to enhancing teacher expertise through mentoring, professional development and fostering a collaborative environment within the English faculty.
3. Demonstrated leadership in English curriculum development and instructional practices, which drives high quality teaching and learning for all students, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds and Aboriginal students.
4. Proven ability to actively contribute to the school executive team and support the achievement of whole school priorities and strategic goals.
   General Selection Criteria 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
5. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
6. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
7. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
8. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
9. 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.