Position Information
Edmondson Park High School is under construction on the corner of Buchan Avenue and Horrie Road. The school is 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. 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.
Edmondson Park High 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.
Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 1. Demonstrated excellent leadership skills in education with the ability to establish and manage a new innovative science faculty, cultivating a collaborative and productive team environment with high expectations. 2. Demonstrated capacity to initiate, develop and maintain high quality faculty systems and processes including curriculum, assessment and reporting structures that meet compliance and safety standards, engage diverse learners and facilitate measurable improvement. 3. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and leadership skills with the capacity to lead the establishment and maintenance of a new faculty and positive school culture, engaging effectively with a diverse community. 4. Ability to contribute as a strategic and productive member of the school leadership team, driving whole school improvement through collaborative planning and implementation of high impact initiatives, whilst maintaining a shared goal of excellence in education.
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 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.