Overview
Glen Innes High School is seeking a dynamic and committed Head Teacher Welfare to lead whole-school approaches to student engagement, attendance, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support.
Located in the Northern Tablelands of NSW, Glen Innes High School is a comprehensive, co-educational school with approximately 460 students, including 19% who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school is known for its inclusive culture, strong community connections, and focus on student voice and wellbeing.
The successful applicant will lead a dedicated Wellbeing Team comprising a Wellbeing Nurse, School Counsellor, School Support Officer, Year Advisors, and an active Learning and Support Team. They will play a key role in delivering strategic priorities related to student wellbeing, while strengthening a culture where every student is known, valued, and cared for.
Key strengths of the school include:
Strong cross-sector partnerships with local primary schools
Tailored pathways and post-school options
Embedded Aboriginal education and cultural inclusion
Supportive leadership and staff collaboration
Engaged P&C and community involvement
This is an excellent opportunity to lead and innovate within a school that values holistic education and wellbeing at its core. For more information about our school and programs, please visit: .au
Responsibilities
Lead whole-school approaches to student engagement, attendance, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support.
Manage and develop the Wellbeing Team to deliver wellbeing programs and initiatives that improve student outcomes.
Collaborate with external agencies, parents, and community to foster an inclusive learning environment.
Contribute to the Strategic Excellence Plan and monitor data to inform wellbeing priorities.
Specific Selection Criteria
Demonstrated capacity to lead a large Wellbeing team that initiates and delivers wellbeing programs to improve wellbeing outcomes for students.
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build authentic connections with parents, community and external agencies.
Proven capacity to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate whole-school wellbeing programs, including data analysis to inform initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement programs that support high standards of educational attainment, engagement, attendance and wellbeing for a diverse range of students.
General Selection Criteria
Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with ability to lead inclusive teaching and learning programs
Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance of individuals and teams
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff and parents
Ability to plan and manage resources to support teaching and learning
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
Conditions
Permanent full-time or permanent part-time applicants are encouraged to apply. If appointed as permanent part-time (FTE 0.1–0.9), appointment will be at the desired FTE. The remaining FTE will be offered from the eligibility list.
Successful applicants may be entitled to a Recruitment Bonus of $20,000 (conditions apply), paid pro rata for part-time or job-share arrangements. Maximum recruitment bonus: $20,000.
A Relocation Support Payment of $5,000 up to $8,000 is available for eligible applicants.
An unconditional full approval to teach is required. If you do not hold full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, commence the application process concurrently.
Remuneration and Contact
Total Remuneration Package: $164,024.00 (base salary $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's superannuation contribution).
Location: Regional NSW
School Name: Glen Innes High School
Principal Network: Northern Tablelands
Staffing Area: Armidale
FTE: 1.000
Contact: ; School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date
15-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM
Organisation
Organisation: Teaching Service
Job Category: TCH Other
Advertisement Number: A900148614
Location
Regional NSW
Additional Notes
This is an Above Centrally Identified permanent teacher position established through school funds. The successful candidate's continued appointment will depend on ongoing funding and school needs. Applicants should include WWCC clearance number in their application. For diversity and inclusion contact details, see the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion information. Attachments should be in PDF format where required.
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