Head Teacher Technological & Applied Studies – Ulladulla High School
Ulladulla High School is a large co‐educational, rural coastal community school on the South Coast of NSW, with an enrolment of 1,152 students. The school draws from a wide geographic area, spanning from Bawley Point in the south to Manyana in the north, and reflects the diversity and character of its broader community.
The school benefits from a strong and supportive community, alongside a dedicated executive, teaching, and administrative team who both live and work locally. Ulladulla High School is proudly representative of the Ulladulla community and its surrounding areas, fostering a deep sense of connection and belonging.
The senior executive and teaching staff prioritise innovative, evidence‐informed pedagogy, with a clear focus on preparing students to thrive in a rapidly changing world. There is a strong emphasis on developing future‐focused learners equipped with the skills and capabilities needed for successful post‐school pathways.
The school has a significant Aboriginal student population (10.5 %, approximately 121 students) and places high value on recognising and celebrating cultural heritage. A strong partnership with the local AECG underpins ongoing collaboration to support the educational success and cultural identity of all First Nations students across the Ulladulla and Milton communities.
Student voice and leadership are key strengths of the school. This is reflected in a highly effective leadership framework that includes the Student Representative Council, Student Environment Council, and a comprehensive student wellbeing system.
Remuneration and Working Conditions
Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00, including a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
Full‐time equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Contact phone number: 02 455 1799
Responsibilities and Selection Criteria
* Demonstrates strong interpersonal, organisational and management skills to effectively coordinate, lead and support staff across multiple areas of expertise whilst building and maintaining professional collaborative relationships.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement the School Excellence Plan and whole‐school initiatives with a focus on supporting students to become positive and successful members of our community.
* Demonstrated ability and experience to lead the design and implementation of innovative, engaging and differentiated teaching and learning programmes that meet the needs of all students, including high‐potential and gifted learners.
* Demonstrated capacity to support staff to appropriately source, embed and implement authentic Aboriginal perspectives across all TAS curriculum areas.
* Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
* Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programmes.
* Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
* Well‐developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
* Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
* Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy.
Conditions
* An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.
Special Notes
* Applicants are required to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of their application.
* Eligibility requirements for Head Teacher positions in NSW Government schools apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment.
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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