Job Description - Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Parkes High School (0000BFY1)

Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Parkes High School - 0000BFY1

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900160531

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 Parkes High School

Principal Network Mitchell

Staffing Area Orange

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0436 695 374

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Parkes High School (enrolment 564 students, including 33% Aboriginal students) is proudly a NSW Department of Education comprehensive secondary school that provides education to an expanding rural community in the central west of NSW. The school attracts equity funding and is focusing on explicit teaching, differentiation, literacy and numeracy.

Parkes High School has developed a dedicated STEM teaching space and partnerships with universities. Parkes High School is a Stronger Smarter and a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and is part of the Henry Parkes Learning Community. The school operates within a highly inclusive model of support for students with disabilities and has six Special Education classes and a Tutorial Centre.

Parkes High School has a proud history of outstanding academic, sporting, cultural and performing arts achievements. Parkes High School also offers a range of Vocational Education and Training courses delivered across the school.





The HT PDHPE supervises school and representative sport.

Specific 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 PDHPE and demonstrated capacity to mentor and support early career teachers, building their confidence and professional practice within a collaborative and inclusive school culture. Capacity to lead colleagues and work collaboratively to plan, implement and review new curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs, resulting in improved learning outcomes and student performance. Demonstrated enthusiastic, proactive leadership with robust interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, parents and the wider community. Demonstrated ability to support the development and implementation of school sport, that caters to the specific needs of students at Parkes High School.

General Selection Criteria

1. 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
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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Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 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.

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

- The FTE selection is final.
- No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
- If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the meritselection webpage.

Special Notes

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located

📌 Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (Parkes)
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