Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Macarthur Girls High School

Permanent full-time job at Macarthur Girls High School (Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)

Job Reference 0000B5TV

Closing date February 18, 2026 (AEST)

Location Macarthur St, Parramatta 2150 NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Saurabh Bhattacharya
02 9683 1866

About this job

Position Information

Macarthur Girls High School, with an enrolment of 1056 students, is located in Parramatta, the demographic centre of Sydney on the banks of the Parramatta River. Over 90% of our students are from language backgrounds other than English. The school’s purpose is to encourage students to achieve their personal best and beyond, empowering them with the necessary skills to be successful citizens in an ever-changing world. The school has a very positive reputation in the broader community, having been identified as an Ambassador School in 2021. In 2023, Macarthur Girls High School undertook External Validation against the School Excellence Framework and was excelling in all 3 key domains. A clear focus on evidence-informed pedagogical practice and a strong focus on knowing our students and how they learn underpin strategic directions with an emphasis on customised learning and wellbeing, and collaborative teaching and learning to enhance student growth and attainment.

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, applicants must address the following specific selection criteria:

Demonstrated capacity to lead the development and implementation of innovative and effective teaching and learning practices across diverse TAS subject areas.
Demonstrated capacity to lead the ongoing development of authentic assessment practices that are informed by evidence-based approaches and the skilled use of data.
Willingness to teach VET Hospitality (Food and Beverage) course and knowledge of the VET Hospitality framework.
Capacity to be an effective member of the school executive team.

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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