Job Description - Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts - Canterbury Girls High School (0000BFYZ)

Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts - Canterbury Girls High School - 0000BFYZ

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900160552

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 Canterbury Girls High School

Staffing Area St George

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 97181805

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Canterbury Girls High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Sydney’s Inner West with a history of over 100 years. The school currently enrols around 660 students from 49 nationalities, with 53% speaking languages other than English at home, and 4% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Supported by a dedicated staff, the school offers a broad curriculum and a range of co‑curricular programs designed to meet diverse academic, social, and emotional needs.

Canterbury Girls High School places strong emphasis on the performing and creative arts through a variety of curriculum and co‑curricular opportunities in music, drama, dance, and visual arts. These programs encourage student creativity, confidence, and teamwork, and provide platforms for students to participate in performances, competitions, and community events.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated capacity to lead the development and implementation of high-quality,



inclusive and engaging teaching and learning programs across the Creative and Performing Arts curriculum that cater for the diverse learning needs of students.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire, and build staff capacity through collaborative practices, professional learning, and fostering a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and promote cutting-edge Creative and Performing Arts initiatives, including extracurricular opportunities, that enhance student engagement, celebrate achievement, and strengthen school and community connections.
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute effectively as a member of the school executive team, leading evidence‑informed initiatives that support whole‑school priorities, strengthen school culture, and improve student learning outcomes.

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.

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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