Head Teacher Welfare – Warrawong High School

Mobile; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 104 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Warrawong High School is seeking a Head Teacher Welfare to lead student wellbeing across a diverse Year 7-12 cohort in Illawarra. The role requires strengthening inclusive teaching and learning strategies within the NSW Department of Education framework.

The successful candidate will unite Wellbeing and Learning Support teams, drive a shared vision, and build meaningful partnerships with families and community stakeholders. The role involves strategic resource planning and leading with equity.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build a cohesive team incorporating Wellbeing and Learning Support teams.
• Highly visible, collaborative leader with capacity to build authentic partnerships across the broader school community.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and implement effective systems ensuring identified students receive appropriate supports.
• Capacity to develop and promote a new school wellbeing hub, ensuring collaborative partnerships and connections meet diverse needs.

Responsabilités

• Lead Wellbeing and Learning Support to drive a shared, inclusive and high-expectations vision.
• Build partnerships across the school community to support student welfare and learning.
• Plan and manage resources to support teaching and learning with equity.

Connaissances

Educational leadership

Team leadership

Staff collaboration

Communication

Resource planning

Welfare and student wellbeing

Curriculum knowledge

Formation

Full NSW teacher approval

Teacher qualification & training

Description du poste

Head Teacher Welfare – Warrawong High School – 0000BDZD

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Location

Illawarra & South Coast
Advertisement Number A900158824

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 Warrawong High School
Principal Network Lake Illawarra North
Staffing Area Wollongong
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Michael Stanizzo
Contact Phone number 02 4274 0707
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Warrawong High School is a co-educational Year 7-12 inclusive high school with a strong focus on explicit teaching strategies catering to a diverse and dynamic school community reflecting the cultural diversity of contemporary Australia. Part of the Lake Illawarra North network, the total student population of Warrawong High School in 2026 is 565 students. Approximately 46% of our students have a language background other than English and 11 % of students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. Warrawong High School has the region’s only Intensive English Centre and there are nine classes currently in the Bayview special Education Centre. To complement our inclusive and diverse school community we have a school-based permaculture and community garden which supports and promotes sustainable living. The school is a founding member of the Illawarra Academy of STEM and is involved in a social sports values football program with the Real Madrid Foundation. We provide opportunities for high potential and gifted students via our Stage 4 ASPIRE Program.
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 build a cohesive team incorporating the Wellbeing and Learning Support teams to drive a shared, inclusive and student-centered vision of high expectations, aligned with the School Excellence Plan and Department priorities.
2. Highly visible, collaborative and inspiring leader with the capacity to build authentic and trusted partnerships across the broader school community fostering a whole school commitment to wellbeing and learning support.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and implement effective systems and processes ensuring that identified students receive appropriate supports catering for their individual needs.
4. Capacity to develop and promote a new school wellbeing hub, ensuring that collaborative partnerships and connections are established to meet the diverse cultural needs of our school community.
   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

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.