Position Information Moorebank High School is a dynamic partially selective and comprehensive high school situated in southwest Sydney. The school has 1046 students with 1.6% of students from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background and 78% of students from a language background other than English. In 2021, Moorebank High School established a support unit with three autism support classes. The school is committed to extending students through excellence in teaching and learning and collaboration with partner primary schools, other comprehensive and selective high schools. The school continues to refine a broad range of differentiated curriculum, progressive welfare practices and quality professional learning to ensure excellence in student learning outcomes. The school's priorities for the next four years include growth and attainment, effective classroom practice and assessment and feedback. This will be supported through innovation in areas such as whole school behaviour and merit programs, the arts, quality mentoring, enhanced student leadership and student voice opportunities, and a deepening focus on building student resilience via the school's guiding principle Positive Relationships Positive Outcomes. 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 a range of Human Society and its Environment subjects at Stage 6 level. Demonstrated capacity to lead a diverse faculty in developing and implementing explicit, evidence-based teaching and learning programs that cater to the needs of a range of students. Outstanding interpersonal skills with the capacity to establish positive relationships with colleagues, parents, students and the broader community to achieve positive outcomes. Demonstrated capacity to contribute to whole school programs as a dynamic member of the school executive team in the implementation of the school's strategic directions. 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( dandidet.nsw.edu.au ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here . To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format .