Location Regional NSW Advertisement Number A Number of Positions 1 Total Remuneration Package Remuneration package valued at $164,024.00.
This position attracts a base salary of $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.FTE 1.000 Contact Phone number School Admin contact: Closing Date 01-Oct-2025, 6:00:00 AM Job Category TCH Other Organisation Teaching Service Position Information Young High School is a rural comprehensive high school located in Wiradjuri Country approximately under 4 hours south west of Sydney and under 2 hours from Canberra and Wagga Wagga.
We have a strong focus on academic growth and developing resilience, empathy, acceptance and teamwork across the school community.
The school has an enrolment of 500 students from diverse cultural backgrounds, including 13% Aboriginal students and an increasing Muslim student enrolment which is currently 8%.
In addition, we have a support unit consisting of 5 support MC (multicategorical) classes.
The school works closely with the local community.
The school receives significant equity funding which allows for the introduction of new programs and initiatives to boost student-learning outcomes.
For information on living in Young, please go to which will provide applicants with additional information about the area where the school is located.
Specific Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.
In addition to the general selection criteria,1 Demonstrated capacity to be a strategic school leader who drives data-informed initiatives that support the School Excellence Plan, improve student outcomes, and build strong relationships across the school community.2
Proven capacity to lead the development and implementation of curriculum, assessment, feedback, and reporting processes using data and evidence-based pedagogy to improve practice.3
Highly developed emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide educational leadership that builds capacity and enhances staff collaboration and collective efficacy.
General Selection Criteria 1.
Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice2.
Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs3.
Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams4.
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents5.
Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning6.
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 EducationThe 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.
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New merit selection guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels.
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