Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

1

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Asquith High School is committed to developing all learners as independent, responsible and reflective leaders who can collaborate effectively as active and ethical citizens. The school prides itself on its holistic approach to education and enjoys a high standing within its community. There are extensive opportunities for students to achieve personal excellence across academic studies, sport, leadership, creative and performing arts and co-curricular programs. The effective implementation of PERMA, Restorative Justice and Mediation practices, and the Asquith Individualised Mentoring Coach initiative remain major priorities within our future-focused teaching and learning culture, ensuring every student is known, supported, challenged and able to thrive. The strong academic and extra-curricular achievements of over 725 students reflect not only their commitment and effort but also the dedication of our caring and highly professional staff. Our school community is deeply engaged and actively contributes to whole-school decision-making, endorsing the school’s Strategic Directions. In 2026, Asquith High School transitioned to a co-educational setting, commencing with Years 7, 9 and 11, with the remaining year groups (Years 8, 10 and 12) joining in 2027, at which point the school will be fully co-educational.

Additional information about the school, including the Annual Report 2024 and Asquith Girls High School 2022-2026 Strategic Improvement Plan, is available on the school's website: https://asquith-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

School Name Asquith Girls High School

Staffing Area Hornsby

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 02 9477 6411

Contact School Admin - 99999999

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.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Demonstrate strong leadership in applying evidence-based teaching strategies that drive high-impact practices, foster collective efficacy, and improve KLA outcomes, while promoting student agency and adaptive learning in a holistic, co-educational setting.
- Proven ability to lead and mentor middle leaders, teams,



and beginning teachers, promoting collaboration and embedding effective teaching practices. Experience designing and evaluating professional learning that enhances reflective practice and impacts teacher and student growth.
- A dynamic, collaborative leader with excellent communication skills. Demonstrated skill in consulting, negotiating, and partnering with staff, students, families, and external groups to support shared decision-making and sustained school improvement.
- Proven capacity to use data and evidence to identify teaching and learning gaps, monitor progress, and implement targeted strategies to enhance student engagement, achievement, and wellbeing, including opportunities for student voice to inform teaching and learning.

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 .

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore,



applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

- The FTE selection is final.
- No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
- If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
- Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the Merit Selection webpage.

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

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are availablehere .

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.

We pay respect

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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📌 Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Asquith High School (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales