Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Gulargambone Central School

Job Reference 0000BC5K

Closing date September 9, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)

Location Yalgogrin St, Gulargambone 2828 NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Michael Spora 0268251205

About this job

Position Information

Gulargambone Central School is a vibrant Kindergarten to Year 12 school located in the close-knit community of Gulargambone, a town of approximately 500 residents situated on the Castlereagh River, 120km north of Dubbo, NSW. Our school welcomes a diverse student population of 110, including 25 secondary students, with 85% identifying as Aboriginal. The successful applicant will be leading an experienced and dedicated staff implementing the full breadth of the NSW curriculum. The student body, of whom 80% identify as Aboriginal are from the local community and work well with staff in a respectful and cohesive atmosphere. The school caters to the needs and interests of the students and initiates specific programs and opportunities for this.

We pride ourselves on maintaining small class sizes supported by dedicated School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) and Aboriginal Support Staff, ensuring all students receive high-quality teaching and tailored remedial support when needed. Our commitment to student success is further supported by state-of-the-art physical and technological facilities that enhance learning opportunities.

As a leading school in student wellbeing and addressing social disadvantage, Gulargambone Central offers a range of unique and effective programs designed to improve student engagement and foster a positive, inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported. Our staff work collaboratively in a supportive and collegial culture, placing students at the heart of everything we do. In our secondary school, there is a strong focus on post-school pathways and successful transitions from school to work.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a close community and supporting Aboriginal education, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Gulargambone Central School.

General Selection Criteria

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

Specific Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Proven ability to be an accessible leader who fosters successful partnerships with key stakeholders and possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate and manage the complexities of the day to day running of our school.
2. Capacity to implement and supervise effective implementation of DoE, NESA, wellbeing and VET systems with a focus on preparing students for post school pathways.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the complex educational and welfare needs of students from rural communities with low socioeconomic and high Aboriginal populations, to ensure specialist support is tailored to each child as required.

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.