Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Seven Hills High School

Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Seven Hills High School (0000B2AW)

Sydney Region

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Total Remuneration Package: $164,024.00. Base salary $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Seven Hills High School is situated on traditional Darug land in Greater Western Sydney with an enrolment of 500 students, including 10% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.

Seven Hills High School is a member of the Nirimba Collegiate which includes Quakers Hill High School, Riverstone High School and Wyndham College. In 2021, the school began transitioning from a Year 7-10 high school to a comprehensive high school, with the addition of Year 11. Year 12 classes commenced in 2022. As a member of the Nirimba Collegiate, Seven Hills High School offers cross campus senior curriculum and learning opportunities for students in both years.

Seven Hills High School is a pilot school for the Vocational High Schools Program. Its specialist VET Facility, the Vocational Innovation Centre, opened in 2023 and currently offers both TAFE delivered and school based VET courses open to all senior students across Western Sydney.

Phone:

29-Oct-2025, 5:00:00 AM

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Specific Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Comprehensive understanding of the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) requirements and demonstrated ability to drive school-wide initiatives to enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
2. Proven ability to analyse and interpret student achievement data and other educational research to inform teaching strategies, identify areas for improvement, and implement targeted interventions.
3. Experience in mentoring and coaching teaching staff to improve instructional practices, facilitate professional learning communities, and lead ongoing professional development activities.
4. Demonstrated ability to be a highly effective and collaborative member of the school executive team by initiating and leading programs that address whole school strategic directions.

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.

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.

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.

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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team () or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here.

To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.