Girraween High School is a fully academically selective, co-educational high school located in Western Sydney, proudly serving a diverse community of 787 students, with 5% from an EAL/D background at the level of Consolidating. Our school community reflects a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) value of 0. Consistently, 100% of our Year 12 graduates pursue tertiary study at university, demonstrating our focus on educational excellence and future readiness.
Our teaching and learning practices are designed to cater to High Potential and Gifted students (HPG) with high expectations for academic achievement. This is to ensure that high potential learners receive the support they need to excel and reach their full potential. Staff utilise data and assessments in a flexible and responsive manner as an essential component of daily classroom practice. They analyse student progress and achievement data to identify trends at the individual, group, and whole school levels. Our teaching and learning programs are underpinned by a differentiated curriculum which caters for the four Domains of giftedness and also twice exceptional students.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
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Proven skills and ability to drive improvement in HSC English results with a focus on engaging and challenging HPGE students
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Demonstrated ability to model the successful teaching of high-level English courses.
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Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills that foster a positive, cohesive and high performing team environment catering for a diverse range of experienced staff
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Proven ability to develop and embed teaching and learning strategies for the new English Curriculum with attention to explicit teaching, differentiation and evidence-based teaching practices
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Proven ability to positively contribute to the school Executive team, engaging with and leading whole school programs and/or activities
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.
