Teaching Service

Reference number

0000BD5Z

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

Hastings

School Name

Camden Haven High School

Staff Area

Port Macquarie

Closing date

16 September 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Camden Haven High School is a dynamic, inclusive, integrated face-to-face and distance education campus, providing learning opportunities for 1,719 students across NSW. The school has 687 face-to-face students, 336 full-time distance education students and 696 students accessing single courses through distance education. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are strongly represented, with 247 enrolments across the school.

Teaching staff deliver learning across both modes, providing a broad and flexible curriculum responsive to the diverse needs, interests and aspirations of students. The school's executive team includes 23 Head Teacher positions, reflecting the scale and complexity of the school's educational provision.

Selection Criteria

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

1. Capacity to collaboratively lead a large Science faculty as an additional Head Teacher, setting high expectations and supporting the diverse needs of Camden Haven High School’s dual-mode setting.
2. Demonstrated expertise in Science and curriculum leadership, with a proven ability to successfully implement new curriculum through high-quality planning, programming, assessment and resource development.
3. Demonstrated leadership in the development and implementation of whole-school initiatives that deliver improved outcomes,



together with a proven capacity to build and lead high-performing teams.

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.

Additional Information The school has a strong focus on evidence-informed Explicit Teaching, improving student achievement, engagement and attendance. Students have access to extensive extracurricular, High Potential and Gifted Education, leadership, sporting, creative and performing arts opportunities.

Camden Haven High School is committed to a caring, culturally responsive and supportive learning environment, strengthened through student voice and strong connections with families, local schools and the wider community. The school's Positive Behaviour for Learning expectations of Respect, Responsibility and Doing Your Best underpin school culture and practice.

Additional information about Camden Haven High School is available on the school website: https://camdenhave-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide explicit 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.

📌 Head Teacher Science - Camden Haven High School (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales