Job Description - Head Teacher Human Society and Its Environment - Riverstone High School (0000BCX9)

Head Teacher Human Society and Its Environment - Riverstone High School - 0000BCX9

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration Package

Total 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.

School Name

Riverstone High School

Staffing Area

Blacktown

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

Contact School Admin

Closing Date

02-Sep-2026, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Riverstone High School (RHS) is a vibrant and inclusive co-educational school located onDharugland, deeply connected to the rich history of the Riverstone area. The school serves a culturally and linguistically diverse community of approximately 800 students, with 45% from a language background other than English, 25% requiring support for EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect), and 11% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This diversity enriches the learning environment and foster a culture of respect, understanding, and global awareness.

The school prides itself on delivering a broad and dynamic curriculum from Years 7 to 12, designed to prepare students for the future world. Innovative learning spaces and contemporary teaching practices equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an evolving, complex society. Stage 6 students benefit from a wide range of subjects, including Vocational Education pathways, as well as access to programs throughNirimbaCollegiate, which expand their academic and career opportunities.

Riverstone High School offers a well-balanced, holistic curriculum alongside a strong commitment to inclusive education through its Inclusive Education Unit. This unit provides a personalised,



student-centred approach that supports students with diverse learning needs, integrating them into mainstream electives and senior courses to promote independence and achievement.

With a dedicated team of approximately 90 staff members, RHS is experiencing exciting growth, reflecting the expanding residential developments in theNorth WestGrowth Area. The school community is committed to fostering a connected workplace that nurtures high aspirations and future-focused opportunities for all students.

Specific Selection Criteria

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

- 1. Demonstrated capacity to lead high-quality, evidence informed teaching and learning in HSIE that reinforces high expectations to improve outcomes for diverse learners across HSIE courses
- 2. Demonstrated capacity to lead collaborative curriculum implementation and build teacher capacity through instructional leadership, mentoring and high-impact professional learning.
- 3. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the school executive team to drive quality, evidenced informed initiative related to the school's SEP, and nurture positive, quality relationships across the school and wider community.

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
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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 theircontinued connection to their country and culture.

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