OverviewColo High School is a proud, comprehensive high school with a focus on academic, sporting and cultural achievement.
In 2025, there are approximately 818 students, including 84 identifying as Aboriginal.
The school is in the semi-rural Hawkesbury area, about 20 minutes from Penrith and established in 1978.
Our vision is to develop motivated learners prepared for the wider world, fostering resilience and responsibility to ensure every student finishes school ready to succeed in their chosen pathway as an informed, responsible citizen.LocationSydney RegionPositionHead Teacher Administration – Colo High School (0000B1W6)DetailsAdvertisement Number: A900148138Number of Positions: 1Total Remuneration Package: $164,024.00 (base salary $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation)Principal Network: HawkesburyStaffing Area: WindsorFTE: 1.000Closing Date: 08-Oct-2025, 5:00 AMJob Category: TCH OtherOrganisation: Teaching ServiceResponsibilitiesProven expertise in initiating, implementing and overseeing whole school administration roles, including managing daily staff cover, handling last-minute changes and variations to routine, employing casual staff and developing rosters and schedules.Demonstrated high-quality organisational skills and ability to support equitable resourcing to support teaching and learning at an administrative level using applications such as Edval, Edval Daily, NESA Schools Online, School Bytes and Sentral.Leadership in managing the school timetable team, overseeing the subject selection process, addressing whole-school curriculum requirements and applying understanding of school staffing processes, including financial accountability.Active contribution to the executive team through strategic school planning, decision-making processes and implementation of initiatives that support the school's vision and goals.Qualifications and Selection CriteriaGeneral Selection Criteria:
1) Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvements in teaching, learning and classroom practice;
2) Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs;
3) Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance of individuals and teams;
4) Well developed communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with 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.ConditionsAn 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 NotesThe Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.
Applicants should include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.About the NSW Department of EducationThe 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.
If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels.
The guidelines are located here.
To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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