Position Information

Moss Vale High School is a vibrant and welcoming regional school located in the picturesque Southern Highlands. With an enrolment of approximately 850 students, the school fosters a supportive and inclusive community where every student is encouraged to achieve their best. We have two key programs that underpin our commitment to quality teaching and learning: Positive Behaviour for Success and Learning for Success. These initiatives promote a positive school culture and ensure all students receive the support they need to thrive. At Moss Vale High, there is a strong focus on explicit teaching strategies, particularly in literacy and numeracy, to build solid foundations for student achievement. Our school has experienced increasing academic success, highlighted by improving results in the Higher School Certificate (HSC), reflecting our commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.

Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver engaging and differentiated programs that cater to the diverse needs of our students. Supported by excellent resources and a culture of ongoing professional development, educators at Moss Vale High are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, Approval to teach special education and/or experience in teaching students with special education needs.

Demonstrated ability to be a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader who can contribute strategically to the establishment of an inclusive, high-performing school culture. This includes the building of positive relationships with students, families, external agencies, multidisciplinary professionals and the wider community.

Capacity to lead colleagues to plan, implement and review curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs, resulting in improved learning outcomes.





Demonstrated capacity to lead high-quality, evidence-informed teaching and learning in special education and inclusion. This includes deep knowledge of syllabus implementation, explicit teaching, differentiation, wellbeing, individualised planning and the effective use of data to improve outcomes for diverse learners.

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. All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au).



The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

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.

How to Apply

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

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Patricia Holmes 02 4868 1717

Application close date

28 October 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Head Teacher Special Education - Moss Vale High School (Lake Illawarra)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Lake Illawarra