Epping Boys High School is a proudly comprehensive high school for boys with an enrolment of
over 1400. A Middle School and Senior School structure recognises and enhances the learning
and wellbeing needs of all students and is complemented by the Boys to Men Program which
engages boys in learning, promotes wellbeing and builds young men who are connected to their
community. The School Improvement Plan values data driven practice and strong collaboration
to further the vision for the school with intrinsic links between wellbeing and learning
underpinning the educational purpose at Epping Boys High School. There is a strong focus on
leadership, enhanced learning experiences and engagement. All boys are encouraged to strive
for excellence and foster a civic sense of responsibility. Epping Boys High School has a long
tradition of academic and sporting excellence and enjoys a high profile in music and the creative
and performing arts. With more than 100 co-curricular activities offered and each year group
involved in charity fundraising, the development and nurturing of the whole boy is crucial to the
ethos of the school. A diverse student community with an Inclusive Education (Autism) Unit and
69% of students coming from a language background other than English contributes to an
inclusive and dynamic learning environment that is supported by an active and involved P&C
and broader parent community with a strong commitment to supporting the strategic directions
of the school.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1.Demonstrated capacity to lead, mentor and inspire a high performing faculty of experienced and beginning teachers leading to improved student learning outcomes for a diverse range of learners including HPGE and EAL/D students.
2.Demonstrated ability to lead the analysis of data to direct effective, evidenced based pedagogies, reinforcing high expectations and embedding targeted literacy strategies that lift outcomes across Social Science courses in Stages 4 and 5.
3.Deep expertise and knowledge of Stage 6 Social Science subjects and evidence based HSC improvement pedagogy to drive continuous growth across all Stage 6 Social Science courses.
4.Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven capacity to collaborate with the senior executive to implement whole-school strategic initiatives aligned with the SEP to deliver measurable improvement in student learning outcomes.
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.
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.
