Position Information

Tenterfield High School, situated 18 km south of the Queensland border, is a rural school catering for the needs of approximately 250 students including 22% who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school caters for students with a range of abilities and has 4 multi-categorical classes. Quality teaching and learning form the basis for excellent educational initiatives. Explicit teaching and high expectations are a focus across the school and literacy and numeracy are embedded in all KLA's. The school achieves excellent HSC results, above state average in several subjects.

In 2021 and 2023 we were recognised for showing some of the most improved HSC results in the state. In 2022 and 2023 our reading results showed improvement that was significantly above state average, while our numeracy growth was above statistically like schools and in line with the state average. In 2024 our numeracy growth was ranked first in statistically like schools and our reading was ranked fourth.

In 2026 our Year 9 Naplan reading and numeracy results and Year 8 and Year 9 Check-in results continue to be at or above state average and significantly above SSSG schools.

Agricultural, music, drama, and other enrichment programs, as well as successful vocational education programs, are a feature of the school. The students are highly active within the community and reach state level in a variety of sporting events. Staff range from experienced to early career and are committed to improving the educational opportunities to reflect future focused teaching and learning.

The school enjoys very strong parent and community support with significant ties to the local Aboriginal community and has in place a highly developed student wellbeing system.

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 7 - 12 English and experience and/or capacity teaching Extension 1 and 2 English.

Capacity to lead combined English, HSIE and CAPA Key Learning Areas and support a diverse staff to implement teaching and learning programs that address student growth in literacy in the context of a small rural high school.

Capacity to lead a faculty through explicit teaching and effective assessment practices that improve student learning outcomes for all students.

Demonstrated enthusiastic, proactive leadership with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, parents and the wider community and be an integral member of the school executive team.

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

This position will supervise English, HSIE and CAPA.

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.

Application contact details

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

Contact

Stephanie Scott 02 6736 1200

Application close date

28 October 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Head Teacher English - Tenterfield High School (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales