Teaching Service

Reference number

0000BC6E

Occupation

TCH Other

Work type

- Location

Regional NSW

Salary Information

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

Connected Communities Team 1

School Name

Gunnedah High School

Staff Area

Tamworth

Closing date

19 August 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Gunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive Connected Community Strategy High School. Located 78 kilometres west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton. With a current enrolment of 433 students, 57% identifying as Aboriginal, the school is committed to meeting diverse student needs through tailored learning pathways and career-focused opportunities.

The school features a Special Education Unit with five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre from 2025, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. Gunnedah High emphasises achievement and participation in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, celebrating student success within the school and the broader community. This inclusive, supportive environment fosters pride and holistic development, providing quality education for all.

Selection Criteria

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

- Demonstrated capacity to lead and inspire a high-performing PDHPE faculty, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement that enhances student engagement, wellbeing and academic achievement across Years 7–12.

- Proven ability to use student achievement, attendance and wellbeing data to evaluate teaching programs,



implement evidence-informed practices and drive improved learning outcomes for all students, including Aboriginal students and those requiring additional learning support.

- Describe a time when you built and sustained strong partnerships with students, families, the AECG and community organisations to improve student engagement, wellbeing or learning outcomes. How would you apply the principles of Connected Communities Strategy to strengthen relationships with the Gunnedah community and improve outcomes for Aboriginal students?

- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive education and whole-school wellbeing, with the capacity to lead curriculum implementation, mentor staff, support high-quality teaching practice and contribute strategically to the school's improvement priorities and positive school culture.

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 chance.

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.

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear 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 please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

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