Teaching Service

Reference number

- 0000B9J6

Occupation

- TCH Other

Work type

Location

- Sydney Region

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

- Girraween

School Name

- Holroyd High School

Staff Area

- Fairfield

Closing date

- 17 June 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information :

Holroyd High School is a recently appointed HPGE Partnership School with a current enrolment of 558 students in Years 7-12, including 86% of students from non-English speaking backgrounds. As a proudly diverse and inclusive institution, we place a strong emphasis on explicit teaching to build high expectations for all students, and Choice Theory to foster a culture of autonomy, collaboration, and responsibility, creating a safe and nurturing environment where all can thrive.As part of our ongoing work as an HPGE Partnership School, Holroyd High School is continuing to strengthen opportunities for enrichment, challenge, and talent development for all students across the four domains of potential. Through strategic investment in programs, learning experiences, extracurricular opportunities, community partnerships, and future-focused facilities, the school is committed to expanding opportunities that allow every student to ignite their potential.The school has an Intensive English Centre for newly arrived students from non-English speaking backgrounds and a support unit for students with intellectual disability and/or autism. - Selection Criteria : Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

- Proven capacity to strategically lead whole school inclusive education initiatives for students with diverse learning,



behavioural and wellbeing needs, including transition processes, trauma-informed behaviour support, and collaborative practices that strengthen access, participation, engagement, and belonging for all students.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated evidence to build positive, collaborative relationships with students, staff, families, external agencies and the broader school community to support student engagement, inclusion and wellbeing.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead, mentor and manage a diverse team, including teachers and School Learning Support Officers, while fostering a collaborative culture of high expectations, qualified growth and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated instructional leadership in High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE), including the capacity to lead differentiated curriculum, enrichment opportunities and inclusive talent development practices that support high expectations for all learners.

- General Selection Criteria :

1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice

1. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs

2. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams

3. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents

4. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning

5. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

- Conditions : - Special Notes : The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here. **- About the NSW Department of Education

📌 Head Teacher - Special Education - Holroyd High School (Sydney)
🏢 Teaching Service
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