Head Teacher Female Students - Cherrybrook Technology High School

Permanent full-time job at Cherrybrook Technology High School (Cherrybrook, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000BBMY
Closing date August 26, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location 28-44 Purchase Rd, Cherrybrook 2126 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Kerrie Knox
02 94842144

About this job

Position Information

Cherrybrook Technology High School (CTHS) has an enrolment of 2103 students, with 74% coming from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school has a highly motivated team of teaching, administrative and support staff, students, and parents, all committed to achieving strong academic outcomes, underpinned by a technologically innovative, supportive environment. Cherrybrook Technology High School values and encourages a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits. Extensive extracurricular activities are available for students to excel in sports and cultural activities, and opportunities to participate in leadership initiatives are also offered. An important feature of the school is its wellbeing programs and systems that strive to support each child as they progress through high 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. Expertise in leading evidence-based practices that provide individual support for student attendance, engagement and complex wellbeing needs that improve student outcomes. 
  2. Demonstrated ability in leading teams in the implementation and evaluation of whole school student engagement and recognition initiatives, including girls’ leadership opportunities and targeted student programs.
  3. Highly developed leadership, communication and collaboration skills, with the capacity to mentor early career teachers, build staff capabilities and establish effective partnerships that enhance student support. 
  4. Expertise in working collaboratively as a dynamic member of the executive team, and the whole school staff to implement and lead school initiatives aligned with the School Plan.  
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.

 

 

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