Head Teacher Mathematics - Glenmore Park High School

Permanent full-time job at Glenmore Park High School (Glenmore Park, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000B7VN
Closing date April 29, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park 2745 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Finlay Campbell
0451 026 027

About this job

Position Information

Glenmore Park High School is a modern, co-educational, comprehensive high school in Western Sydney located in a community experiencing significant growth. The school has an enrolment of approximately 950 students, 8% Aboriginal, and includes a special education unit of eight classes. The school provides excellent opportunities for individual student success in a caring educational environment.

Through our extensive connections we are able to provide holistic, innovative, supportive educational opportunities for all our students.

We challenge our students to take responsibility for their learning, to become lifelong learners and confident, caring citizens. We achieve this through quality teaching and inspirational, unique learning experiences. The school is recognised for its exceptional well-being and extra curricular programs.

The school's facilities are extensive and include a new, state of the art Performing Arts and Learning Centre.

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. Approval to teach Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, with demonstrated capacity to drive growth in student outcomes
2. Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor staff, support professional learning and work effectively with students, parents and the school
3. Demonstrated expertise in 7-12 Mathematics curriculum and assessment, with the ability to guide the successful implementation of the syllabus through effective planning, programming, and evaluative practices.
4. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of the school executive team to drive evidence-based teaching initiatives related to the school's strategic improvement plan, system targets and the implementation of DoE policies that have sustained impact on positive student growth.
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here. 

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

 

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