Cronulla High School is a large, comprehensive coeducational secondary school with a current enrolment of 1190 students, located in the Sutherland Shire adjacent to Cronulla’s beaches. The school enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence across academic achievement, the creative and performing arts, sport and student leadership, and has a highly engaged and supportive school community. Strong partnerships with our feeder primary schools and families underpin a positive school culture where every student is known, valued and encouraged to achieve their personal best. Staff work collegially to foster high levels of student engagement, wellbeing and achievement, while embracing innovative practices and effective use of technology to enhance teaching, learning and school operati
Cronulla High School is a large, comprehensive coeducational secondary school located in the Sutherland Shire adjacent to Cronulla’s beaches, with a current enrolment of 1190 students. The school enjoys a long-standing reputation for excellence across academic achievement, the creative and performing arts, sport and student leadership, and has a highly engaged school community. Strong partnerships with our feeder primary schools and families underpin a positive school culture where every student is known, valued and supported to achieve their personal best. Through our commitment to quality professional learning, staff work collegially and embrace evidence-informed practice, fostering high levels of student engagement, wellbeing and achievement.
The Head Teacher Administration is responsible for the strategic leadership and management of the administrative systems and processes that underpin effective teaching, learning and student wellbeing at Cronulla High School. Key aspects of the role include timetabling and scheduling, the coordination of the school's digital student management systems, and the ongoing development of innovative approaches to student data tracking and monitoring processes.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Demonstrated expertise in leading and managing complex administrative processes, including timetabling and the coordination of a range of whole school systems, to maximise student learning, wellbeing and attendance outcomes.
Highly developed flexible and responsive problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills, which facilitate creative solutions for whole school operations.
Demonstrated leadership of evaluation for continuous improvement, using data-informed practice to streamline organisational efficiency.
Demonstrated capacity to lead collaboratively as a member of the executive team, strategically contributing to the School Excellence Plan to drive measurable whole-school improvement.
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 in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
