Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies – Epping in Sydney

Epping Boys High School is a proudly comprehensive high school for boys with an enrolment of around 1600. A Middle School and Senior School structure recognises and enhances the learning and wellbeing needs of all students and is complemented by the Boys to Men Program which engages boys in learning, promotes wellbeing and builds young men who are connected to their community. The School Improvement Plan values data driven practice and strong collaboration to further the vision for the school with intrinsic links between wellbeing and learning underpinning the educational purpose at Epping Boys High School. There is a strong focus on leadership, enhanced learning experiences and engagement. All boys are encouraged to strive for excellence and foster a civic sense of responsibility. Epping Boys High School has a long tradition of academic and sporting excellence and enjoys a high profile in music and the creative and performing arts. With more than 100 co-curricular activities offered and each year group involved in charity fundraising, the development and nurturing of the whole boy is crucial to the ethos of the school. A diverse student community with an Inclusive Education (Autism) Unit and 69% of students coming from a language background other than English contributes to an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that is supported by an active and involved P&C and broader parent community with a strong commitment to supporting the strategic directions of the school.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.
• Proven ability to lead and work effectively with another Head Teacher TAS and teaching staff to build professional capacity, mentor colleagues across career stages, and foster a cohesive culture of high expectations and excellence in teaching and learning.
• Expertise in leading the implementation, evaluation and improvement of curriculum and assessment to improve the educational outcomes for a wide range of Stage 6 TAS courses, with an understanding of VET frameworks and pathways to support curriculum diversity, student engagement, and post-school opportunities.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the school leadership team to drive school improvement through the school’s Strategic Excellence Plan, with an emphasis on Literacy and Writing strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage specialist TAS facilities, equipment and resources, and lead safe workshop practices that support quality practical teaching and learning.

General Selection Criteria

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
• 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 their continued connection to their country and culture.