Head Teacher Mathematics - Lithgow High School

Permanent full-time job at Lithgow High School (Lithgow New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000BAFR
Closing date June 3, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location 1A Pau St, Lithgow 2790 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Foty Loupos
0421 060 310

About this job

Position Information

Lithgow High School is a Department of Education High Potential Gifted Education Partner high school, located on the eastern boundary of the Lithgow Network and on the Western slopes of the Blue Mountains, the gateway to the Central West. The student population of approximately 750 is reflective of an evolving and diverse community. We have a strong representation of First Nations students, approximately 26% of the school, and a small but growing Multicultural and EAL/D component.

Our school is nestled in a heritage listed area with important links of historical significance. We have a strong culture of sporting, academic, and community links, and our students participate in a wide range of learning experiences in the pursuit of their personal excellence.

The Inclusive Education Unit is comprised of 12 classes, themed and strongly supported by the DP Inclusion and Support, with a Flexible Learning Centre scheduled for construction this year. We also have our award-winning Wellbeing Centre and a unique Wellbeing Hub meeting the needs of all our students.

Lithgow High School is currently undergoing executive restructuring, curriculum redesign, and cohort redevelopment around HPGE enrichment streaming, piloting the fast-tracked FutureSkills HSC, and future-proof upskilling of student skillsets in Project Management and the General Capabilities.

It is a pivotal and exciting time to join our school community.

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. Demonstrated ability to lead colleagues, within and across faculties, utilise formative and summative assessment to plan, implement and review new curriculum, within a framework of backward mapping skill development leading to improved learning outcomes. 
  2. Proven expertise in visible and proactive school leadership, working in successful collaboration with the executive to develop and support whole school policies, priorities and initiatives in the School Excellence Plan. 
  3. Demonstrated ability to develop a culture of high expectations, mentor beginning teachers, and lead future focused thinking across the faculty. 
  4. Demonstrated ability and willingness to lead the continual development of a HPGE Enrichment Stream from years 7-10, and to passionately lead numeracy school wide with a diverse range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. 
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.

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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