Teaching Service
Reference number 0000B5CE Occupation TCH Other Work type
Location Sydney Region Salary Information 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. Principal Network The Ponds School Name Castle Hill High School Staff Area Hornsby Closing date 04 March 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Castle Hill High School is a large, comprehensive secondary school. The school has 138 teaching staff and 1825 students, 62% of whom are from a non-English speaking background. The school has an outstanding reputation for its pursuit in building teacher capacity, its innovative programs to enhance academic performance and its culture founded on professional, collaborative, respectful relationships.
The school has excellent links with an informed community, a mutual commitment that is highly valued. The curriculum is vast and extracurricular activities are abundant providing choice, challenge and interest for students. Creative and Performing Arts and Sport complement an academic focus where HSC results are very strong.
The school maintains and improves its academic performance through rigorous, challenging work for students. Programs to build character focus on resilience, ethics and building positive relationships. Positive relationships and ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for underpins the school culture. Interest groups and individualised programs which recognise and celebrate differences and inclusivity are embedded and continue to evolve.
Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
* Proven ability to use data and assessment to identify priorities and lead improvement in teaching practice and student performance.
* Demonstrated expertise in 7-12 Mathematics curriculum and assessment, with the ability to guide the successful implementation of the syllabus through effective planning, programming, and evaluative practices and an ability to mentor staff in senior courses, particularly Extension Mathematics.
* Demonstrated ability to lead staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment practices, with a specific focus on Explicit Instruction to support effective implementation of the new syllabus, while aligning faculty practice with Department of Education priorities, including High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE).
* Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate staff, support professional learning and work effectively with students, parents and the school
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.