Job Description

Job Description - Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Melonba High School (0000BDSF)

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Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Melonba High School - 0000BDSF

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Locationn

Sydney Region

Advertisement Numbern

A900158628

Number of Positionsn

1

Total Remuneration Packagen

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.

School Namen

Melonba High School

Staffing Arean

Blacktown

FTEn

1.000

Contact Phone numbern

9830 2000

Contact School Adminn

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Closing Daten

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Categoryn

TCH Other

Organisationn

Teaching Service

Position Informationn

Melonba High School is a school located in the new suburb of Melonba near Marsden Park. It opened in temporary premises at the start of 2024 with Years 7 and 8 students and is now our permanent premises from the beginning of 2025, now with students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10. 2027 will see our first Year 11 cohort. We are experiencing rapid growth enrolment with 1137 students currently and projected to be 1450 students in 2027. When completed, the school will have capacity for 2000 students. Our first HSC cohort will be in 2028. The school incorporates an creative and future focused educational model, reflective of agile teaching and learning areas while also supporting the welfare needs of students.

Specific Selection Criterian

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

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- Demonstrated capacity to lead teams across multiple secondary subjects, ensuring effective curriculum delivery, alignment with NSW syllabuses,



and development of innovative programs that support student success.
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- Comprehensive understanding of assessment practices, data analysis, and reporting requirements for secondary education, with experience in using this information to inform teaching strategies and improve student outcomes.
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- Experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing staff capacity through professional learning initiatives, collaborative practice and ongoing feedback to enhance teaching quality across secondary studies.
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- Demonstrated ability to implement strategies that foster an inclusive and supportive learning environment, promote positive student engagement and address the academic and wellbeing needs of diverse learners.
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General Selection Criteriann
1. 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
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2. 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
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3. 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
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4. 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
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Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
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6. 6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
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Conditionsn

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 Notesn

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 Educationn

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 .

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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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