Head Teacher Science – Wellington High School

Mobile; Nice (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellington High School in Regional NSW is seeking a Head Teacher Science to lead science education for Years 7–12. You will drive curriculum implementation, high-quality teaching, and equity-focused practices within a restorative, student-centered environment.

The role requires strong educational leadership, strategic planning, and capacity to develop staff capabilities, with a focus on improving student engagement and achievement across a rural NSW community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership in whole-school initiatives and priorities.
• Ability to build capability and performance of staff through collaborative leadership and effective management.
• Proven ability to lead high-quality Science teaching and learning, including curriculum implementation and practical investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee whole-school improvements in student engagement and achievement.
• Direct science teaching strategies, curriculum implementation, and assessment practices.
• Support teacher development and performance through mentoring and collaboration.
• Maintain strong communication with parents and the school community.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Educational leadership

Science teaching

Curriculum implementation

Staff development

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Job description

Head Teacher Science – Wellington High School – 0000BDU2
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Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900158675

Number of Positions

1
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 Wellington High School
Principal Network Mudgee
Staffing Area Dubbo
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Adam McKeown
Contact Phone number 0268452279
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Wellington High School services a rural community in Central New South Wales and provides a comprehensive curriculum for Years 7 to 12 in a caring and supporting environment, providing programs which cater for students of all abilities. It is the sole provider for Years 11 and 12 in the Wellington area. The school has 308 students, 66% of whom are Aboriginal and 3% LBoTE. Wellington High School is a Restorative Practice school and ‘Achievement for All Students’ is a focus of all school programs.
Specific Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of whole-school initiatives and system priorities, with a strong focus on improving student learning, engagement and achievement.
2. Demonstrated ability to build the capability and performance of staff through collaborative and instructional leadership, high expectations and effective management of complex and challenging situations, while fostering a positive, accountable and supportive team culture.
3. Proven ability to lead high-quality, innovative and evidence-informed Science teaching and learning, including curriculum implementation, explicit teaching, inquiry and practical investigation, to improve engagement, differentiation and achievement for a diverse range of learners.
   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 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.