Job Description - Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Batlow Central School (0000BBC0)

Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Batlow Central School provides high quality, personalised learning and teaching. We are a Kindergarten to Year 12 educational setting with an enrolment of 104 students, fostering a culture of high expectations, wellbeing and achievement for all.

Batlow is situated at the base of the Snowy Mountains on Wiradjuri and Walgalu Country, including 5% Aboriginal students. The school is well resourced with technology and state of the art learning facilities including a Trade Training centre for Metals and Engineering, Hospitality Kitchen, dedicated STEM classroom, Agricultural Farm and sporting areas including tennis court, netball and basketball facilities.

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 expertise in leading strategic improvement aligned with the School Excellence Plan, collaborate with the Executive Team to drive whole‑school initiatives and inclusive practices through evidence‑based personalised learning and wellbeing programs that ensure equitable access and successful student outcomes. 2. Capacity to lead, develop and support staff in designing, implementing and evaluating differentiated, evidence‑based teaching and learning programs that improve student outcomes. 3. Proven experience in creating inclusive learning environments and leading partnerships with families and external agencies to support successful transitions from school to post‑school pathways.

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 prospect.

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

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.

Pay and Benefits

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.

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