Job Description - Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Gunnedah High School *****BC6E)
Location
Regional NSW
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,******. This position attracts a base salary of $149,******, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name
Gunnedah High School
Staffing Area
Tamworth
FTE
*****
Contact Phone number
Contact School Admin
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Closing Date
19-Aug-****, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
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 ****, 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.
Specific 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 robust 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 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 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 .
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 Personal Development, Health And Physical Education - Gunnedah Highschool (West Tamworth)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 West Tamworth