as well as industry-standard trade training facilities and an agricultural farm. The College has gained national and international recognition in Robotics, with a program that engages students across both campuses. With an enrolment of 620 students, including 175 proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, Westport Campus celebrates cultural diversity and fosters a strong sense of community. Stage 6 students have access to an extensive cross-campus curriculum, providing a wide range of subject choices that consistently support strong academic achievement. The campus features nine supported learning classes, offering a highly inclusive and nurturing environment for 60 students with additional learning needs. Through personalised programs, specialist staff, and strong family partnerships, these classes ensure that every student receives the support they need to reach their full potential. A team of dedicated and highly skilled staff work collaboratively to uphold high expectations, drive student success, and prioritise wellbeing as a foundation for lifelong learning. More information: Hastings Secondary College Westport Campus (nsw.gov.au)
General Selection Criteria
- Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
- Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
- Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
- Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrates the capacity to lead the design and implementation of individualised programs for students with disability and diverse learning needs that maximise engagement, wellbeing, and attendance.
- Evidence of a collaborative leader with the capacity to manage a diverse faculty to build and maintain positive, inclusive, trusting relationships and partnerships with students, staff, families and the wider community.
- Demonstrates a high level of effective communication and interpersonal skills to engage and coordinate external agencies and support personnel to improve the educational and wellbeing outcomes of students.
- Proven ability to collaborate as a dynamic member of an executive team, demonstrating a deep understanding of policies that support inclusion and equity.
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
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.
