Position Information
Woolooware High School (850 students) is a high-performing, co-educational, and proudly comprehensive public school located in the Sutherland Shire. 1.75% of our students that identify as a First Nations student, with 4.5% of students actively supported as EALD students. We foster a collaborative community where expert teaching staff use student learning data extensively to refine their practices and personalise learning, ensuring every student can achieve their personal best across academic, creative, physical, and social-emotional domains.
Our commitment to data-informed teaching enables us to deliver differentiated learning that meets the diverse needs of all students. Our High Potential Gifted Education program further supports the development of students’ talents and is highly valued by our community. Further, this approach is strengthened by strong partnerships with local primary schools, which support seamless transitions and continuity in learning for incoming students.
Central to our ethos is a focus on student voice, agency, and social justice leadership. Through initiatives such as 'Walk for Respectful Relationships' and ‘Leadership by the Bay,’ our students actively engage in advocating for positive change within the school and broader community.
At Woolooware High School, we are proud of our ability to foster a sense of belonging in our school community, where 'every student can belong, grow and learn. Our wellbeing and learning data confirm the success of these inclusive practices, which continue to guide our future planning. The strength of our partnerships—in teaching, leadership, and community engagement—underpins all learning experiences, creating a supportive and dynamic environment.
Further information about the Woolooware High School, including school plans and Annual Reports please refer to
Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
* Proven ability to sustain a culture of high expectations, support new and experienced teachers, lead in an evidence informed manner and demonstrate expertise in guiding curriculum reform to inspire and improve outcomes for all learners.
* Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills, with proven expertise in visible and proactive school leadership, that supports the executive team in actioning whole school policies, priorities and initiatives in the School Excellence Plan.
* Strong capacity to lead colleagues, within and across faculties, utilising formative and summative assessment to plan, implement and review new curriculum, within a framework of backward mapping skill development leading to improved learning outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to use data and assessment to identify priorities and lead improvement in teaching practice and student performance, that strengthens relationships and engagement across the school community, to foster and enhance a positive culture of learning for all students.
General Selection Criteria 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
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
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.