Job Description - Head Teacher English - Nowra High School (0000B9AQ)
Head Teacher English - Nowra High School - 0000B9AQ
Location
Advertisement Number A900154894
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: Nowra High School
FTE: 1.000
Contact Name: Renee Gilbert
Contact Phone number: 0422 385 302
Contact School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
20-May-2026, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Nowra High School is a vibrant, inclusive co-educational secondary school serving students from Year 7 to Year 12. As part of the dynamic public education system, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome students from all backgrounds and cultures, creating a supportive community where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential. Our diverse student population of 792 students including 186 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (23%) and 64 students from non-English-speaking backgrounds (8.5%). Our school has a growing Inclusion and Support faculty with 9 classes in 2026.
We believe that strong partnerships are essential for nurturing a thriving learning environment. We have worked closely with parents, local businesses, and community organisations to create a network of support that enhances the educational experience for our students. Through collaborative initiatives and programs, we have been able to provide diverse opportunities that cater to the varied interests and aspirations of students in our care.
Our resolute focus on creating pathways for all students has driven us to implement innovative programs that empower them to pursue their passions, whether in academics, sports, culture or the arts. We are committed to ensuring that every student, regardless of their background or abilities, has access to the resources and support they need to excel.
The Head Teacher English role leads a dedicated faculty that nurtures students functional and critical literacies to support students to "learn about the power, value and art of the English language for communication, learning and enjoyment." (NESA)
Our vision is to inspire young learners to become kind, motivated and productive members of their community, fostering a culture of compassion and active engagement through education. We welcome applicants to the position of Head Teacher English and join us to be the difference in our students' education.
Specific Selection Criteria
* Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.
* Approval to teach English 7-12 and English Extension 1 and 2.
* Highly visible leadership with proven ability to lead and inspire staff to strengthen and build capacity in a diverse faculty with a focus on quality teaching and learning practices for whole school and community engagement.
* Demonstrated expertise in leading others to develop inclusive English learning experiences that engage and challenge all students through high quality, evidence-based, student-centred and differentiated teaching and learning programs.
* Strong interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to lead staff in developing and embedding effective faculty systems and processes to enhance student engagement and improved outcomes.
* Proven ability to collaborate strategically to lead, manage and evaluate initiatives aligned to the School Excellence Plan, strengthening whole-school coherence, student engagement and improved learning outcomes for all 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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.
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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