Teaching Service

Reference number

0000BBJB

Occupation

Teachers

Work type

Location

Sydney Region

Salary Information

Remuneration package valued at up to $156,253.00. Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

Principal Network

Port Jackson

School Name

Sydney Girls High School

Staff Area

Bondi

Closing date

19 August 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Sydney Girls High School is an academically selective secondary school with entrance in Year 7 via the NSW Department of Education’s selective school test and subsequently, in Years 8-11, through a school-based enrolment procedure prioritising academic and co-curricular achievement. Situated in Moore Park, with an enrolment of 930 students, 89% of whom are from Non English Speaking Backgrounds, travel from a widespread geographic area to attend the school which is well-known for its academic success and emphasis on co-curricular education. Over and above the intellectual domain, the school actively seeks to foster participation in all domains of the High Potential and Gifted Education Policy, with strong programs in the physical, creative and socio-emotional domains. As the oldest continuous public high school in NSW, the history of the school is a prominent feature, with many successful alumnae returning to school to support and inspire current students. There is a strong emphasis on evidence-based practices and community consultation to ensure that processes and practices, including teaching and learning, wellbeing, and administration, are dynamic and culturally responsive.

Sydney Girls High School is seeking a collaborative,



passionate and dynamic TAS teacher who shares our dedication to academic excellence. The right candidate is committed to fostering innovative and culturally responsive learning experiences that inspire creativity and are eager to contribute to a diverse and high-achieving community.

For more information on our school, please visit: https://sydneygirl-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach Information and Software Technology, Design and Technology, Engineering Studies/ Industrial Technology – Engineering, and/or willingness to teach Food Technology.

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Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative member of a faculty and contribute to developing effective teaching programs and resources that support the engagement of high potential students.

- Willingness to contribute to co-curricular and whole school programs to enhance student learning and engagement.

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

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

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination.



Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2 week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination

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.

Additional Information

This position will commence on 28th January 2027.

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide explicit advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

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