Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number

A

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration Package

Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Principal Network

Port Stephens

FTE

1.000

Contact

Contact Name: Kylee Beasley

Contact Phone number:

Contact School Admin:

Closing Date

05-Aug-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

The new Medowie High School will open to Year 7 students only at the start of Term 1, 2027. Located in Port Stephens on Worimi Country, the school serves a vibrant semi‑rural community.

Recognising the unique opportunities and challenges of opening a new school, the successful applicant will work closely with the principal and executive team to establish high-quality programs, systems, and structures to support excellence and equity. The role includes contributing to the development of a positive, inclusive and high-expectations school culture, while supporting the establishment of innovative and evidence-informed mathematics programs and practices that promote student engagement and achievement.

Specific Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated leadership capacity to contribute to the successful establishment of a new school by designing and implementing sustainable systems, structures and organisational processes that foster high-quality teaching, learning and the effective operation of the Mathematics faculty.
2. Demonstrated capacity to establish and lead a cohesive, high-performing Mathematics faculty in a new school, building staff capability through the implementation of evidence-informed, cutting-edge practices that maximise student learning outcomes.





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.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

EEO Statement

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.

Traditional Custodians Statement

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

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📌 Head Teacher Mathematics - Medowie High School (Prov) (Newcastle City Council)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Newcastle City Council