Community Socio-Economic Advantage) of 854 and a FOEI (Family Occupation and Education Index) of 153.
The school has a priority on building highly effective systems developed through strong collaboration that will underpin ongoing school improvement. We are further enhancing our wellbeing model across the school community, focusing on high expectations for all. The KHS Connect Centre opened in 2025 which supports the delivery of key services to students and families through government and non-government inter-agency collaboration.
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,
- Approval to teach and experience in teaching HSIE, with a demonstrated capacity to lead teachers in developing and implementing high-quality teaching programs, opportunities, experiences and assessment tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the school leadership team, supporting the implementation of a shared vision, the school's strategic directions and current educational reforms.
- Proven experience in identifying and addressing the diverse learning needs of students, including those with disabilities or learning difficulties, and from Aboriginal and diverse cultural backgrounds, as a teacher and leader in schools.
- Proven capacity to build positive relationships and engagement across the school community which help create a vibrant and positive culture as a highly visible member of the executive team.
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.
