Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Batlow Technology School

Permanent full-time job at Batlow Technology School (Batlow, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000BBC0
Closing date September 9, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Pioneer St, Batlow 2730 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Michelle Wainwright
6949 1208

About this job

Position Information

Batlow Central School provides high quality, personalised learning and teaching. We are a Kindergarten to Year 12 educational setting with an enrolment of 104 students, fostering a culture of high expectations, wellbeing and achievement for all. 

Batlow is situated at the base of the Snowy Mountains on Wiradjuri and Walgalu Country, including 5% Aboriginal students. The school is well resourced with technology and state of the art learning facilities including a Trade Training centre for Metals and Engineering, Hospitality Kitchen, dedicated STEM classroom, Agricultural Farm and sporting areas including tennis court, netball and basketball facilities.

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 expertise in leading strategic improvement aligned with the School Excellence Plan, collaborate with the Executive Team to drive whole-school initiatives and inclusive practices through evidence-based personalised learning and wellbeing programs that ensure equitable access and successful  student outcomes.
2. Capacity to lead, develop and support staff in designing, implementing and evaluating diferentiated, evidence-based teaching and learning programs that improve student outcomes.
3. Proven experience in creating inclusive learning environments and leading partnerships with families and external agencies to support successful transitions from school to post-school pathways.
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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