Kirrawee High School, located in Sydney's south, has a strong tradition of excellence in academics, arts, sports, leadership, vocational education, and supporting students with additional needs. With 60 years of history, the school offers a broad curriculum and co-curricular activities, emphasizing music, sports, student leadership, social justice, languages, and public speaking/debating. The school has 1220 enrolments, 90 teaching staff and 24 non-teaching staff, with 11% of teachers in their early career. Students come from 33 nationalities, with 10% speaking a language other than English at home and 2.6% identifying as Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander. The school is proud to host 3 Autism Support Classes. The school enjoys strong community support and focuses on developing students into active global citizens, emphasizing critical thinking, independence, and emotional intelligence. The 2022-2026 Strategic Improvement Plan aims to maximize student learning outcomes, enhance staff pedagogical skills, and nurture student wellbeing, with a focus on HSC performance and differentiated learning.
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 expertise in leading the case management of complex student wellbeing, safety and engagement matters, including the capacity to build trusting relationships and coordinate effective support with students, families, staff, Department personnel and external agencies.
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Deep knowledge of contemporary, evidence-informed approaches to student wellbeing, with the capacity to strategically lead, implement and evaluate proactive whole-school practices that strengthen student connection, engagement, wellbeing and learning.
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Demonstrated capacity to lead and build the capability of individuals and teams, embedding consistent, inclusive and evidence-informed wellbeing practices into teaching, learning and whole-school operations.
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Demonstrated capacity to strategically and efficiently manage a complex whole-school portfolio, coordinating competing priorities, systems, programs, calendars, activities and events to ensure the consistent and effective delivery of student wellbeing initiatives.
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.
