Head Teacher English – Whitebridge High School

Mobile; North (SC); On-site; USD 102,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education invites applications for Head Teacher English at Whitebridge High School, a 7-12 comprehensive school serving about 990 students. The role requires leading the English faculty, driving data-informed teaching, and guiding professional learning with a focus on inclusive practice and high expectations.

The position offers a base salary of AUD 149,059 plus superannuation and leave loading, with a total remuneration package around AUD 168,946. Closing date is 18-Nov-2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to lead school initiatives and collaborate with the executive team.
• Strong ability to analyse data and drive differentiated teaching, learning and assessment.
• Experience in delivering professional learning and explicit instruction.
• Proven leadership in inclusive teaching practices and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ability to manage resources and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead English faculty using data to improve student outcomes.
• Drive high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment across the school.
• Lead professional learning to build staff capacity in explicit instruction and differentiation.
• Foster an inclusive, equitable culture where students and staff thrive.
• Align teaching with Aboriginal education policy and whole-school strategic directions.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Professional development

Inclusive teaching

Education

Full teaching approval NSW Dept of Education

Job description

Head Teacher English – Whitebridge High School – 0000BE9A
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Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900159079

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 Whitebridge High School
Principal Network Glenrock
Staffing Area Newcastle
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Nadene Harvey
Contact Phone number 02 49433966
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Whitebridge is a proudly comprehensive 7-12 high school that offers its 990 students the best educational opportunities, in an inclusive, safe and secure learning environment. The school has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student population of 8% and a language background other than English of 4%. Additionally, there are four MC classes, three ILSMH classes, one IM class and one AU class catering to students from Years 7 to12. We are committed to a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that extends students in all areas of learning and develops their skills to be successful in our constantly changing world. The school is characterised by a focus on high expectations of all, and quality teaching and learning in a positive, inclusive and disciplined learning environment. The school delivers a comprehensive accelerated learning program to support student transition and pathways as well as quality opportunities across all high potential and gifted education domains. Whitebridge High School offers quality environments that enrich learning and celebrates positive relationships across the school and its community underpinned by strong positive behaviour for learning programs. We are a proud member of the Wiyellai Koa Community of Schools fostering high quality education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our school values are Learning, Respect and Responsibility, we recognise, acknowledge and celebrate personal achievement as well as providing opportunities for students to develop citizenship and community responsibility.

1. Demonstrated capacity to work as a dynamic and collaborative member of the executive team to lead high expectations and school initiatives that address whole school strategic directions and successful educational pathways for our diverse range of learners.
2. Strong ability to lead the English faculty in the analysis of data and evidence of learning to support colleagues in developing high-quality differentiated teaching, learning, and assessment for continuous improvement across the school.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead professional learning that builds staff capacity in explicit instruction, differentiation, and engagement techniques, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence for both educators and students.
4. Proven leadership in implementing inclusive teaching practices alongside wellbeing initiatives that foster an equitable, supportive, and high-achievement culture where all students and staff can thrive.
   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
10. 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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.