Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Canowindra High School

Position Information

Canowindra High School is a small rural co-educational secondary school with an enrolment of approximately 235 located in the Central West of New South Wales, 60 km south-west of Orange and 30 km north of Cowra. The school is committed to delivering a comprehensive, outcomes-based educational program that supports every student to achieve their personal best. The school provides a high-quality academic education alongside broad-based wellbeing programs, ensuring that each student is supported in a caring and inclusive learning environment.

A diverse and dedicated staff deliver a wide range of curriculum offerings that cater to students’ academic, vocational (VET and TVET), artistic, cultural, and sporting interests. The Technology and Applied Studies faculty plays a vital role in equipping students with practical skills, creativity, and problem-solving abilities that prepare them for future pathways in both employment and further education.

The Canowindra community is actively involved in school life, contributing to a collaborative and supportive educational environment. Strong partnerships between the school, parents, and local organisations enhance learning opportunities and provide students with valuable real-world experiences.

Selection Criteria

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

1. Demonstrated ability to inspire and lead staff at all stages of their career through the implementation of High Impact Professional Learning.
2. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the school leadership team to drive school improvement through the school’s Strategic Excellence Plan.
3. Expertise in leading the implementation, evaluation and improvement of curriculum and assessment to improve the educational outcomes for a wide range of courses, with an understanding of VET frameworks and pathways to support curriculum diversity, student engagement, and post-school opportunities for all students.
4. Demonstrated expertise in leading the development of innovative programs designed to support, foster and extend community engagement with consideration for students from a diverse range of backgrounds.

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.