Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies – Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus

Mobile; Nice (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus is seeking a Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies to lead the TAS and CAPA faculties. You will work with the executive team to drive whole-school initiatives and ensure high standards in curriculum, assessment and student welfare.

The role includes budget oversight, facilities management, and stakeholder engagement. Applicants should bring proven educational leadership, collaborative spirit, and a commitment to inclusive teaching practices within a

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead with the executive team to deliver school-wide initiatives.
• Ability to work within a whole-school team to build capacity and promote standards.
• Experience managing facilities, budgeting, procurement and asset maintenance.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CAPA faculty supervision and development.
• Drive whole-school initiatives to deliver the School Excellence Plan.
• Collaborate with executive team to implement curriculum and teaching improvements.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Curriculum development

Budgeting

Asset maintenance

Procurement

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies – Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus – 0000BFH4

Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900160139

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 Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
Principal Network Great Lakes
Staffing Area Taree
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Sally Chad
Contact Phone number 65550500
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Organisation Teaching Service
Position Information Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus is one of three campuses that constitute Great Lakes College. Our campus is for students in years 7-10, with a current enrolment of 469. We deliver a comprehensive and responsive curriculum for students in Stage 4 and Stage 5. Through agreement with the Senior Campus of Great Lakes College, we facilitate early commencement of Stage 6 subjects to provide a responsive and flexible education pathway for individual students. Our diverse curriculum offering is further strengthened by access to Vocational Education Training with external Registered Training Organisations and the provision of a Trade Training Centre on site.

We have an Education Support Unit containing six classes. Students with additional learning needs have access to specialised learning for intellectually mild, moderate and severe cognitive disability. We also provide support through a multicatergorical class for students with additional emotional and cognitive needs.

Situated on the lower Mid North Coast of NSW, the school is built on the traditional lands of the Worimi people and 18% of our students identify as First Nations people. The Gathang language is the first language spoken in the area. An additional 2% of our student population has a language background other than English.
The successful applicant will also have responsibility for supervision and management of the Creative and Performing Art (CAPA) faculty.

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 work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole-school initiatives that drive the effective delivery of the School Excellence Plan.

2. Proven ability to work effectively within a whole school team to build capacity, support curriculum development, and promote high standards in teaching and learning.

3. Demonstrated ability to manage specialist facilities, equipment, and resources, including budgeting, procurement, and asset maintenance, and to lead safe practices that support quality practical teaching and learning.

4. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build positive relationships and meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders in the school community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families and community, to support student engagement, cultural safety and improved 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.

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.