Job Description - Head Teacher English - St George Girls High School (0000BF8L)

Head Teacher English - St George Girls High School - 0000BF8L

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Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name St George Girls High School

Staffing Area St George

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number (02) 9587 5902

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

St George Girls High School (enrolment 904 students, including 94% students from a language background other than English) is an academically selective state high school with a well-respected history of providing exceptional educational outcomes and opportunities for gifted and talented young women since 1916.

St George Girls High School creates a supportive and inclusive environment where gifted and talented students are encouraged to explore their potential and achieve their personal best in all aspects of school life. Students are challenged and engaged through authentic learning opportunities that inspire them to develop creativity, confidence and resilience to become independent and ethical life-long learners.

The school offers a broad curriculum and a range of opportunities allowing students to achieve excellence in academic, creative, social, cultural, sporting, leadership and community endeavours. The school values collaborative learning, positive relationships and building capacity amongst the students to effectively allow them to engage in the world of the future, where problem solving, evaluating, working in teams, communicating, creating and innovating are not only valued concepts, but expected skills, attributes and capabilities.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Proven credibility and integrity in leading, supporting, and mentoring a diverse English faculty,



by fostering a collaborative and inclusive high-performing team culture where all staff are empowered to contribute towards a shared vision of continuous improvement in teaching, learning and faculty practices.
- Proven ability to lead the design, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing refinement of a rigorous, differentiated English curriculum from Years 7–12, including Extension 1 and Extension 2 English, for high-potential learners.
- Experience in leading the cooperative process of collection, analysis, and interpretation of internal and external assessment data to identify trends, inform teaching and assessment practice, and guide targeted program development within the English faculty.
- Demonstrated ability to actively contribute as a member of the school executive leadership team to collaboratively lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of whole-school initiatives that drive continuous improvement to address school and system priorities.

General Selection Criteria

- Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
- Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
- Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
- Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
- 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.

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