Ambarvale High School is located in Rosemeadow and is part of the Camden network of schools. We currently have 829 students, which includes 53 students in our Support Unit. 30% of students identify as coming from a non-English speaking background and 15.5% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. We have approximately 69 teaching staff in our established staff, with additional staff purchased by the school to ensure the effective implementation of a range of educational programs. Our staff includes an Executive Leadership Team made up of 15 leaders. We also have approximately 25 non-teaching staff and a number of para-professionals, including technology support personnel, a student support officer, a speech therapist, a community liaison officer and a wellbeing and health in-reach nurse. We offer a range of extra curricula activities including representative sporting teams, and a variety of lunchtime interest clubs. Our school has a strong focus on student leadership and a suite of programs to support successful leaders. For many of our families, our school meets their aspirations to have their child be the first in their family to secure an HSC and engage with tertiary education. Other students are supported vocationally to access work-related curriculum and opportunities to ensure a successful transition pathway from school to their career. Our school is characterised by deep engagement with the community, including the educational community. We have an unrelenting focus on improved student learning outcomes for all students, a corresponding focus on enhanced precision in our teaching practice and a continued commitment to the development of the whole child through increased engagement, attendance and immersion in innovative and experiential ways of learning.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Exceptional leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, develop and support a PDHPE faculty team with varying experience and career levels, to build and maintain an inclusive and high-expectations culture for both staff and students.
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Proven experience in leading evidence-informed, inclusive PDHPE teaching and learning programs that emphasise student engagement and achievement across diverse learner needs.
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Strong capability to lead the design and implementation of curriculum, assessment, feedback, and reporting processes, utilising data and evidence-based strategies to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.
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Proven experience in leading whole school teams and initiatives to support the implementation of the School Excellence Plan, with a focus on the development of staff and evidence-informed pedagogy.
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.
Additional Information
Our vision is to build resilient learners and citizens with the skills to maximise their learning and their life choices, and to positively contribute to the communities within which they live. To do this we commit to developing and refining our teaching practice so that it is research and evidence informed, and characterised by precision and differentiation to improve school performance and student outcomes. Our vision is to utilise our school resources to challenge and address identified areas of disadvantage, with a view to support and enhance the development of the whole child. Our vision is to develop a love of learning and curiosity in all students. We commit to the continued development of innovative practices, including programs that challenge traditional ways of learning.
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.
