Head Teacher Science - Cambridge Park High School

Permanent full-time job at Cambridge Park High School (Cambridge Park, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000BCLV
Closing date August 12, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Harrow Rd, Cambridge Park 2747 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Nic Webb
024737 6722

About this job

Position Information

Cambridge Park High School (CPHS) is a proudly comprehensive school in Western Sydney, serving 626 students, including a dedicated Support Unit with 8 Autism classes. Our school community is culturally and linguistically diverse, with 19% of students coming from a language background other than English, and 5% requiring English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support. Additionally, 21% of our students proudly identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

At CPHS, we are committed to providing high-quality learning experiences that incorporate evidence-based strategies to promote excellence, engagement, and equity in education. As a partner hub school with Western Sydney University (WSU), we play a key role in developing quality induction and practicum programs for pre-service and early career teachers. We also maintain strong connections with tertiary education providers, businesses, and the local community to create valuable opportunities for our students.

We recognise the vital role that parents play in our student’s success and strive to foster strong partnerships to support improved learning outcomes. Our school cultivates a positive learning culture, encouraging challenge, practice, and persistence—key elements that drive proficiency for teachers, students, and parents alike.

At CPHS, we embrace challenges and continuously work to refine our skills, fostering both academic and personal growth. Through positive relationships and a supportive environment, we empower our students to develop resilient mindsets, value lifelong learning, and strive for their full potential.

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 Science (Years 7–12) with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional growth and the capacity to lead and develop others through instructional leadership.
  2. Exceptional leadership skills with a Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a variety of teams to foster and sustain a supportive, inclusive, and high-expectations culture for both staff and students.
  3. Proven experience in leading evidence-informed, inclusive Science teaching and learning programs that emphasise student engagement, inquiry, practical investigations, and achievement across diverse learner needs including High Potential and Gifted Education.
  4. Strong capability to lead the design and implementation of curriculum, assessment, feedback, and reporting processes in Science, utilising data and evidence-based strategies to drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.
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.

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:
• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.


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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