Job Description - Head Teacher Administration - Colo High School
Location
Sydney Region
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: $164,024.00, including base salary of $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
Colo High School is a proud, comprehensive high school with an outstanding record of achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits.
Our vision is to develop motivated learners prepared for the wider world, fostering resilience and responsibility along the way. Together, we strive for excellence to ensure every student finishes school ready to succeed in their chosen pathway as an informed, responsible citizen.
Position Information
The school community is situated in the semi-rural Hawkesbury area, approximately 20 minutes from Penrith and was established in 1978. In 2025, there are approximately 818 students including 84 students who identify as Aboriginal.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Proven expertise in initiating, implementing and overseeing whole school administration roles.
- Demonstrated evidence of high-quality organisational skills and the ability to support equitable resourcing to support teaching and learning.
- Recognised leadership managing the school timetable team, overseeing the subject selection process, and addressing whole-school curriculum requirements.
- Validated capacity to actively contribute to the executive team by participating in strategic school planning, decision-making processes and the development and implementation of initiatives.
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 the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
- 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.
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 chance.
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 and people with disability.
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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📌 Head Teacher Administration - Colo High School
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📍 City of Sydney