Head Teacher Welfare - Strathfield South High School

Permanent full-time job at Strathfield South High School (Enfield, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000B8DJ
Closing date April 8, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Hedges Ave, Enfield 2136 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Maria Leiva
96424422

About this job

Position Information

Strathfield South High School is a proudly inclusive comprehensive school with a Support Unit comprising eight Autism classes and four Deaf Education classes. The school enrols approximately 560 students, with around 80% from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Diversity is actively valued and promoted, with the school community working collaboratively to ensure all students develop a strong understanding of and respect for their own cultural identities and those of others.

The school has a well-established tradition of educational excellence, supported by a committed teaching staff that includes highly experienced practitioners alongside early career teachers who contribute contemporary practice and innovation. The School Excellence Plan is underpinned by data-informed decision-making and strong professional collaboration, recognising the interdependence of student learning and wellbeing.

The school is highly regarded within the local community for its commitment to the holistic development of students. Academic achievement is complemented by comprehensive wellbeing structures and a wide range of curricular and co-curricular opportunities, including extensive sporting pathways, creative and performing arts programs, public speaking, leadership initiatives, personal development opportunities, and vocational learning experiences such as the school-based barber shop and hair salon.

A broad and differentiated curriculum is delivered, including a High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program led by highly trained staff. To further strengthen HPGE and practical learning pathways, a $6 million upgrade to Technological and Applied Studies and Creative and Performing Arts facilities is planned, alongside the establishment of a dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering and Robotics laboratory in the next planning period.

The strategic focus for the upcoming planning cycle is to improve student growth and attainment through a strengthened culture of high expectations, supported by consistent, high-impact explicit teaching practices across all learning areas.


 

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, 
Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a whole-school approach to student wellbeing, including the development, implementation and evaluation of wellbeing systems and evidence-based programs that support positive outcomes for all students.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with students, staff, families and external agencies, including the management of complex and sensitive wellbeing cases.
Proven ability to lead and build the capacity of a diverse wellbeing team through clear expectations, structured feedback and professional accountability, while fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of the executive team, with strong organisational and administrative skills to manage wellbeing systems, behaviour processes, compliance and risk management aligned with the school’s Strategic Directions.
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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