Head Teacher - Science - Figtree High School

Permanent full-time job at Figtree High School (Figtree, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000B928
Closing date May 20, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Gibsons Rd, Figtree 2525 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Patricia Morgan
02 4271 2787

About this job

Position Information

Figtree High School is a large, co-educational comprehensive high school (Years 7–12) catering for approximately 900 students including 66 Aboriginal students and 170 students with a language other than English. Established in 1969, the school has a strong reputation for high-quality teaching, inclusive practice and student success, and is deeply connected to its local community. Figtree High School is committed to ensuring every student is known, valued and supported to succeed.

The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum with consistently strong HSC outcomes, including enrichment programs, creative and performing arts, languages, extensive sporting opportunities, technology-rich learning, and Vocational Education and Training (VET) pathways.

We promote the values of respect, responsibility and excellence, which guide our daily practices and support positive outcomes for all students. 

It is important to note that the Head Teacher Science will provide strategic and instructional leadership for the Science Faculty, ensuring the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the faculty. 

 

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. Demonstrate ability to provide strong educational leadership to a diverse team. fostering high expectations, promoting quality teaching and learning, and driving student engagement across all Science disciplines. 
2. Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead,and manage a wide-spectrum of Science programs and enrichment opportunities, ensuring inclusive, high-quality provision for students with diverse interests, abilities and backgrounds. 
3. Proven ability to contribute actively as a dynamic member of the Executive Leadership Team and lead initiatives that advance whole school strategic goals. 
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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