Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Glendale Technology High School

Position Information

Glendale Technology High School is a rapidly growing school with expected enrolments of over 900 students in 2026, including an enrolment of more than 18% Aboriginal and 5% from language backgrounds other than English. Glendale Technology High School is a comprehensive high school, located in the City of Lake Macquarie, near Newcastle. Embracing its mission “Educate for Life”. The school prides itself on its strong partnerships both within the educational community and industry. It’s a proud member of the Glendale Education Alliance (GEA), strengthening connections with its partner schools and the Parents & Citizens’ Association. It works closely with TAFE NSW and local businesses, offering vocational education, many school based apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities and training pathways, preparing students for in‑demand skills. It has an inclusive Special Education Unit, comprising 9 classes, consisting of ED, MC, and IO classes. It supports students across a range of extra-curricular activities, encouraging students to chase their dreams. 

Selection Criteria

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

1. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to build and sustain positive, culturally responsive relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community, including Aboriginal students and families and partner primary schools, to strengthen engagement and improve student outcomes.
2. Proven ability to lead faculty and whole-school curriculum differentiation through effective use of data, personalised learning and support plans and targeted programs that strengthen student engagement, literacy, numeracy and wellbeing.
3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the executive team to effectively lead, implement and evaluate whole-school teaching and learning initiatives with a strong focus on improving outcomes for all students.
4. Strong skills in overseeing whole-school data collection and analysis of NAPLAN, Check In assessments, Minimum Standards, EALD surveys and other information available.

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

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.