Job Description - Head Teacher Suspension Centre - Yudi Gunyi School (0000BE6P)
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Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number A900159007
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00 This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
Principal Network Botany Bay
Staffing Area Port Jackson
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number 02 9319 1759
Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date
18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
The Supported Return from Suspension (SRSP) program in Waterloo, located on Gadigal land, supports students during their suspension and assists with their successful reintegration into mainstream schools. The program offers a structured and individualised reintegration process, including the coordination of re-entry meetings with students, families, and staff to clarify expectations and address the factors leading to suspension. Tailored support plans are developed, along with recommendations for adjustments to classroom practices that promote positive behaviour and engagement. Regular monitoring and collaboration with staff are essential to provide consistent support and reduce the risk of further suspensions. The Head Teacher SRSP fosters positive and authentic professional networks with neighbouring mainstream high schools to ensure Department of Education provisions can be accessed promptly when needed. Additionally, the Head Teacher leads staff, manages resources, liaises with parents and schools, and monitors student progress to achieve positive educational and behavioural outcomes.
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria:
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with referring schools through clear, timely communication and effective collaboration, ensuring smooth referral and transition processes that support students, families, and the broader school community.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with referring schools through clear, timely communication and effective collaboration, ensuring smooth referral and transition processes that support students, families, and the broader school community.
- Proven ability to lead and implement effective behaviour management strategies and provide informed recommendations to support successful student reintegration, promoting sustained engagement and positive behaviours.
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
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 .
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
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