Position Information

The Ponds High School, located in the suburb of The Ponds in the north-west of Sydney is a 7-12 comprehensive high school that will have over 2400 students in Years 7-12 in 2027. Fifty-three per cent of these students come from a non-English speaking background and 0.3% identify as ATSI. The school shares a site with Riverbank Public School and is a part of an innovative and energetic community approach to teaching and learning. The school has developed outstanding teaching and learning programs including; a strong wellbeing approach, a culturally inclusive program and support for the creative and performing arts and sports. The school has three support classes, two HP≥ class in each year and has an active BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program using the learning platform Canvas. This is the second Head Teacher Teaching and Learning working with senior executive and the other Head Teacher Teaching and Learning to primarily oversee EAL/D, Literacy, Numeracy and work on whole school skilled learning. In 2027 Literacy and Numeracy goals and will be introduced and evaluated.

Selection Criteria

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

- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) processes including supporting EAL/D staff, maintaining accurate student language background data collection requirements, and coordinating targeted small group literacy and numeracy tuition.
- Demonstrated ability to analyse and evaluate NAPLAN and school-based assessment data to monitor student growth and assess the effectiveness of targeted support for different student groups,



including EAL/D students, Aboriginal students and students participating in small group tuition.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the school executive to develop, implement and evaluate whole school Professional 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.



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 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

Jennifer Weal 9626 3562

Application close date

04 November 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Head Teacher Teaching and Learning - The Ponds High School (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney