Opening Day 1, Term 1, 2027, Jordan Springs High School will serve the growing communities of Jordan Springs and Ropes Crossing. Designed with a capacity for 1,000 students, initial enrolments will include Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts alongside three specialised support classes catering to students with diagnosed disabilities and additional learning needs. The school’s master plan accommodates anticipated future growth and incorporates state-of-the-art learning environments, a contemporary library, and versatile outdoor spaces that foster collaboration, wellbeing, and evidence-based instructional practices.
The educational framework will emphasise Explicit Teaching and talent development strategies consistent with the Department of Education’s High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Policy. Located adjacent to Wianamatta Regional Park, the school will respectfully acknowledge and celebrate the cultural heritage of the Dharug people, working in close partnership with the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) to embed culturally responsive pedagogy and honour Aboriginal histories and cultures.
Serving a diverse, multicultural community where partner primary schools report between 44% and 63% of students from language backgrounds other than English, the school will prioritise equity and excellence, fostering a strong sense of belonging and forging authentic community partnerships.
This position offers a unique opportunity to join the foundation team and play a pivotal role in establishing the school from inception. Collaborating directly with the Foundation Principal and leadership team, staff will contribute to the development of whole-school systems, structures, curriculum, and pedagogical approaches that will define the school’s future.
The successful candidate will actively build robust professional relationships, contribute to a positive and inclusive culture, and support initiatives that enhance student engagement, achievement, and wellbeing. Opportunities exist to engage with key strategic priorities, including High Potential and Gifted Education, literacy and numeracy advancement, student voice initiatives, and inclusive educational practices.
Applicants are expected to demonstrate exemplary leadership and organisational skills, initiative, and the capacity to work proactively and collaboratively within a dynamic, evolving school environment. This is a rare and significant opportunity to shape the identity, culture, and direction of a vibrant, future-focused school dedicated to inspiring and supporting both students and staff throughout its growth.
The successful candidate will commence at the beginning of Term 4 2026.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Approval to teach special education and/or experience in teaching students with special education needs.
2. Demonstrated ability to be a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader who can contribute strategically to the establishment of an inclusive, high-performing school culture. This includes the building of positive, culturally responsive relationships with students, families, external agencies, multidisciplinary professionals and the wider community.
3. Demonstrated capacity to lead high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning in special education and inclusion. This includes deep knowledge of syllabus implementation, explicit teaching, differentiation, wellbeing, individualised planning and the effective use of data to improve outcomes for diverse learners.
4. Working strategically and collaboratively as part of the foundation leadership team, demonstrated capacity to lead quality professional learning for teachers and support staff, establishing and maintaining a high expectations focus.
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.
All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au). The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
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 please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
