Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Holsworthy High School

Job Description - Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Holsworthy High School (0000B1FM)

Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Holsworthy High School - 0000B1FM

Sydney Region

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $164,024.00. This position attracts a base salary of $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name: Holsworthy High School

Staffing Area: Liverpool

FTE: 1.000

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

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Holsworthy High School is in the Liverpool area of South West Sydney and has over 700 students. The school has a diverse multicultural community, including 41 Aboriginal students. Holsworthy High School also has students from Defence Force families who are well-supported by a Defence School Mentor (DSM). A Special Education unit caters for students with a mild intellectual disability (IM) and autism (AU). There is a very well-established and effective Community of Schools group with high quality joint programs. There is a firm commitment from the leadership of all four schools to develop and extend this partnership.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the executive leadership team, supporting a cycle of continuous improvement aligned to the school's Strategic Directions.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career through professional learning and evidence-informed, reflective teaching practices to promote high quality teaching and learning.
• Proven capacity to lead and deliver a range of curriculum options across stages, including VET, for all students.
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership skills to promote academic success, positive behaviour, wellbeing and engagement for students.

• 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.

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.