Position Information
Epping Boys High School is a proudly comprehensive high school for boys with an enrolment of
around 1500. A Middle School and Senior School structure recognises and enhances the learning
and wellbeing needs of all students and is complemented by the Boys to Men Program which
engages boys in learning, promotes wellbeing and builds young men who are connected to their
community. The School Improvement Plan values data driven practice and strong collaboration
to further the vision for the school with intrinsic links between wellbeing and learning
underpinning the educational purpose at Epping Boys High School. There is a strong focus on
leadership, enhanced learning experiences and engagement. All boys are encouraged to strive
for excellence and foster a civic sense of responsibility. Epping Boys High School has a long
tradition of academic and sporting excellence and enjoys a high profile in music and the creative
and performing arts. With more than 100 co-curricular activities offered and each year group
involved in charity fundraising, the development and nurturing of the whole boy is crucial to the
ethos of the school. A diverse student community with an Inclusive Education (Autism) Unit and
72% of students coming from a language background other than English contributes to an
inclusive and dynamic learning environment that is supported by an active and involved P&C
and broader parent community with a strong commitment to supporting the strategic directions
of the school.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Approved to teach Visual Arts with a demonstrated ability to lead a diverse faculty cultivating a collaborative and high performing team in a school environment with high expectations.
2. Demonstrated ability to implement educational programs that meet the needs of a diverse student body
3. Demonstrated organisational and interpersonal skills to lead whole school cocurricular activities that engage the school and the school community.
General Selection Criteria
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 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 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 application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.