Engadine High School is a large and vibrant comprehensive high school with a culture of achievement and educational excellence, fostered by a supportive learning environment. Our enrolment numbers are 1060 students, including 35 (3%) of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We are committed to fostering academic achievement and personal development through a strong focus on high expectations, explicit teaching practices and positive Wellbeing. Our school community prioritises the development of critical thinking, resilience, and lifelong learning skills. Teaching and learning are supported by evidence-based approaches and targeted professional learning to improve student outcomes. Engadine High School provides a broad range of wellbeing and learning initiatives that have proven to successfully engage students and improve outcomes of all learners.
We seek a Head Teacher Wellbeing who can contribute to a collaborative whole school environment, working closely with the Head Teacher Secondary Studies, to design and deliver quality programs, and support whole-school initiatives that promote student engagement and a positive learning culture.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
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Demonstrated educational leadership and strategic capacity in managing student attendance and wellbeing.
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying a stepped care model to support the diverse social, emotional, and learning needs of students, enabling tailored interventions that optimise student development and academic outcomes.
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Proven ability to facilitate student leadership and foster a sense of belonging through the design and implementation of inclusive programs that promote empowerment, engagement, and contribute to the holistic growth of all students.
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Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with Senior Executive, staff, and external agencies to create and sustain partnerships that nurture the learning, wellbeing, and growth of every student, ensuring coordinated support and continuous improvement.
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
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.
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 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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
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.
How to Apply
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.
For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
