Blakehurst High School is a highly successful co-educational comprehensive school. The school caters to a diverse and multicultural student population of 935, including many English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners, 12 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and 21 international students. Blakehurst High School inspires students to become critical learners, thinkers, and champions of diversity who positively impact their world. The school is dedicated to fostering student growth through data-driven, evidence-informed teaching and innovative curriculum design that engages all learners. The school’s comprehensive wellbeing programs promote resilience, positivity, and both individual and collective efficacy. Blakehurst High School provides rich co-curricular opportunities in academic enrichment, leadership, sport and the creative and performing arts. Our committed staff work collaboratively within a flourishing school culture to ensure the holistic development of our students. Guided by our 2024-2027 School Excellence Plan, we continuously strive for excellence and growth for both students and staff.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse, high performing team that drives excellence in student growth and achievement across all mathematics courses.
Proven ability to lead the design, implementation and evaluation of high-quality, innovative teaching and learning programs and assessment practices for a diverse range of learners.
Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills, with proven ability to motivate staff, support professional learning and work effectively with students, staff, parents and community
Proven expertise in visible and proactive school leadership, working collaboratively with the executive team to develop and support the policies, priorities and initiatives in the School Excellence Plan.
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
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.
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.
