Head Teacher Mathematics – Merewether High School

School: Merewether High School

Location

Central & North Coasts – Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

05-Aug-2026, 6:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Remuneration Package

Base salary $149,059.00, plus leave loading and superannuation contribution. Total remuneration package valued at $168,946.00.

Contact

Phone:
School Admin:

Job Description

Merewether High School is an academically selective school located in Newcastle, recognised for excellence. The school provides a model of public education that fosters academic, physical, social and emotional wellbeing. With a student enrolment of 1,083 in 2026, including 35 Aboriginal students, the school offers a broad curriculum with high expectations for achievement.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated capacity to lead academic excellence and innovation in Mathematics at all levels for high potential and gifted learners.
- Demonstrated ability to use evidence and data to drive continuous improvement in curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership as a member of the executive team, driving whole‑school improvement through collaboration.

General Selection Criteria

- 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 programmes.
- Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage 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.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is required. 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

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, delivering high-quality 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 the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. Merits selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide explicit advice for applicants and selection panels.

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.

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 - Merewether High School (Newcastle City Council)
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📍 Newcastle City Council