Job Description - Head Teacher - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Westfields Sports High School (0000B91H)
Head Teacher - Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Westfields Sports High School - 0000B91H
LocationLocationSydney Region
Advertisement Number A900154676
Number of PositionsNumber of Positions1
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 Westfields Sports High School
Principal Network Fairfield
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number 02 9604 3333
Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing DateClosing Date10-Jun-2026, 6:00:00 AMJob CategoryJob CategoryTCH OtherOrganisationOrganisationTeaching Service
Position Information
Westfields Sports High School (1550 students, including 59 Aboriginal enrolments and a 3 class support unit) includes a special intake of talented sportspersons. The school is committed to providing each student with the educational opportunities and quality resources essential for the achievement of personal excellence in scholarship, citizenship, sport and the arts. The school values innovative curriculum programs, differentiated learning, the creative implementation of technology in teaching and learning as well as accelerated programs for talented students. Westfields Sports is committed to providing each student with a supportive learning environment where they can achieve their best in all areas of their learning. Westfields Sports has been confirmed as an Olympic Pathways school by the Australian Olympic Committee.
Specific Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Provenabilityto lead the development and implementation of curriculum, assessment, feedback, and reporting processes in PD/H/PE, using data and evidence-based pedagogy tocontinuously improve teaching and learning outcomes. A commitment to effectively implement strategies to support the learning and performance of High Potential and Gifted students. Demonstrated highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills with a capacity to build productive teams and promote professional learning and practice.
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, 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.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
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