Job Description - Head Teacher Science - Lake Munmorah High School (0000B5CH)
Head Teacher Science - Lake Munmorah High School - 0000B5CH
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Advertisement Number A900151513
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Lake Munmorah High School
Staffing Area Central Coast
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number 4358 1411
Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date
11-Mar-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Lake Munmorah High School is a modern comprehensive high school established in 2000 and proudly situated on Darkinjung Country, nestled between the banks of Lake Macquarie, Lake Munmorah, the Munmorah State Conservation area and the sandy shores of the Pacific Ocean.
The school population is comprised of approximately 665 students, including a Support Unit with five multi-categorical classes, one class for students with emotional disorders. Of the students enrolled at Lake Munmorah High School, 129 identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
Lake Munmorah High school has a FOEI (Family Occupation and Education Index) of 121 and the school reflects the diversity of the local community with a full range of socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds. The staff at Lake Munmorah High School is dynamic with various levels of experience and differing expertise, all committed to a strong ethos of collaboration, professional learning and continuous school improvement.
The school recognizes that strong working partnerships are essential in supporting student academic success and works collaboratively with partner primary schools, across a range of activities and initiatives, as part of the Lakes Learning Community. There is a strong working relationship with the local Aboriginal community as well as being a proud and active member of the Muru Bulbi AECG. Lake Munmorah High School has developed a strong emphasis on supporting the wellbeing of our students and has continued to invest resources in the LMHS Wellbeing Hub which expanded in 2022 to include the Reconnect Room, a space dedicated to reengaging disengaged students through restorative practices and self reflection. There is also a commitment from Lake Munmorah High School to ensure that our Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander students have a sense of belonging whilst maintaining a meaningful cultural connection and this is supported by our Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre.
The school is committed to continually improving student growth and attainment through effective classroom practices, with staff professional learning being the key to ensuring this. This focus ensures that both literacy and numeracy growth can be enhanced through improved data analysis, formative assessment and differentiated learning.
Specific Selection Criteria
* A highly visible and approachable leader with the proven capacity to be a collaborative and dynamic member of the executive team, and lead evidence-based initiatives that drive whole-school continuous improvement, including explicit teaching and instruction in a HPGE setting.
* Outstanding strong organisational and management skills with demonstrated capacity to effectively coordinate faculty processes, lead the implementation of the new syllabuses, and generate a shared vision of excellence that ensures measurable improvement in student learning outcomes.
* Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and build the capacity of staff, support professional learning and work effectively with students, parents and the wider school community.
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.
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.
Application Guidance
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.
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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