OverviewJob Title: Head Teacher Mentor - Moree Secondary College Albert Street CampusRelocation support payment: $5,000 to $8,000 for eligible applicants.
Advertisement Number A900143864LocationRegional NSWPosition DetailsNumber of Positions: 1Total Remuneration Package: base salary $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation; total package valued at $163,300.00.School Name: Moree Secondary College Albert Street CampusStaffing Area: MoreeFTE: 1.000Closing Date: 08-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AMJob Category: TCH OtherOrganisation: Teaching ServicePosition InformationThe Head Teacher Mentor will lead the support for early career permanent, temporary and casual teachers in Connected Communities schools.
The Head Teacher Mentor will support teachers to strengthen their practice through an explicit, structured program of professional development, coaching, classroom observation, demonstration, team teaching and individualised professional feedback.
The Head Teacher Mentor role will work closely with other executive to strengthen a positive performance and development culture across the school, aligned to the values of the Connected Communities strategy.
The Head Teacher Mentor does not have an allocated teaching timetable, however will work directly in classrooms supporting other teachers for at least half the teaching load of an executive teacher.
While the Head Teacher Mentor does not replace the supervisory function of existing executive, particularly in relation to teacher accreditation, they will play a key role in supporting teachers with accreditation requirements.Specific Selection CriteriaDemonstrated deep knowledge and understanding of the value of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background regarding the education of students from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, with successful experience in delivering innovative strategies to create inclusive teaching and learning practices and opportunities that lead to high quality learning outcomes for Aboriginal studentsDemonstrated successful experience in supporting teaching colleagues, particularly early career teachers, to improve teaching practice and student outcomes.Demonstrated deep knowledge and understanding of the NESA requirements for accreditation at the level of Proficient Teacher, including for temporary and casual teachersDemonstrated capacity to build professional relationships, deliver professional feedback and lead professional learning leading to improved teaching practice and student outcomesDeep knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Connected Communities Strategy and the NSW AECG/ Department of Education Partnership Agreement 'Walking Together Working Together'General Selection CriteriaSuccessful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practiceKnowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programsEducational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teamsWell developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parentsAbility to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learningKnowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policyRelocation payment of $5,000 to $8,000 for eligible applicants.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 are to 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 guidelines are available; 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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