Head Teacher Administration - Edmondson Park High School
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Permanent full-time job recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000B096
Closing date August 20, 2025, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Buchan Avenue, Edmondson Park 2174 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Gareth Smith
8784 3333
About This Job
Position Information
The new high school in Edmondson Park has commenced construction on the corner of Buchan Avenue and Horrie Road. The school will be located in the South Western Sydney growth corridor which has seen an exponential growth of residential housing over the past ten years. The school will primarily serve the communities of Edmondson Park and Bardia.
Due to the unique and complex nature of opening a new school, executive positions will be appointed prior to the school opening. It is anticipated that the school will initially take enrolments for Year 7 students only. The role will begin at the start of Term 4. The Head Teacher will play a key role in leading the development of curriculum, systems, and processes, and will work closely with the leadership team to establish the foundational structures of the new school, including staff recruitment and building strong connections with the community.
The new secondary school is designed to serve the exponential growth of local families in the area and will be built in stages. Stage 1 will have capacity for 800 students however the school will be built with core facilities for 2000 students.
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
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
* Demonstrated expertise in leading and managing the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of administrative processes and practices, including timetabling, and in designing and establishing systems to support the operational needs of a newly established school.
* Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically to the school leadership team, driving whole-school improvement through effective inclusive and professional collaboration, targeted initiatives, and a strong focus on high expectations and upholding the values of public education in NSW.
* Outstanding communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work professionally and collaboratively with staff, students, and the community, including the ability to manage daily organisation and casual staff.
* Ability to design and oversee administration and onboarding processes for staff and students, supporting the development of a cohesive school culture and effective operational systems from foundation.
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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.
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