Head Teacher Human Society and its Environment - Hunters Hill High School

About this role

Position InformationHunters Hill High School is a vibrant, comprehensive co-educational school situated beside Sydney Harbour, overlooking the Lane Cove River. With 750 students, including a diverse cohort of international students in Years 10 to 12, a Multi categorical (MC) support class and extension classes, our school is celebrated for its strong sense of community, rich history and proactive parental involvement. We are committed to fostering excellence in teaching and learning. Our staff are reflective practitioners who employ evidence-informed strategies to drive continuous improvement. Literacy, numeracy, and higher-order thinking are integrated across all Key Learning Areas. High expectations, positive learning habits and engaging, purposeful lessons underpin student achievement and personal growth, ensuring all students are supported and challenged to reach their potential. A robust Learning Support model and active Welfare team deliver tailored assistance that addresses individual student needs. Our innovative Sailing Program, in partnership with Hunters Hill Yacht Club, develops resilience, teamwork and leadership. As a High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) partner school, Hunters Hill is undergoing major renovations to upgrade facilities supporting intellectual and creative growth. The revitalised extension class program now provides high potential and gifted students with opportunities to foster intellectual curiosity, creativity and a love of learning. We value strong connections with the community, sustained by an engaged Parents and Citizens (P&C) association, and partnerships that uphold our shared values and commitment to excellence. Hunters Hill High School has a proud legacy of success across academics, sport, culture and community service. Looking ahead, we are excited to build further on these achievements, strengthening our tradition and ensuring each learner’s diverse needs are met. Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 1. Proven experience in Human Society & Its Environment (HSIE) curriculum design and implementation to lead continuous improvement in HSIE courses, that embeds differentiation, program development, and high potential and gifted education with effective coordination of assessment processes to improve student achievement. 2. Demonstrated capacity to lead and inspire a diverse faculty, foster a positive, high-expectations culture, and implement strategic initiatives that deliver professional growth, collaboration, ensuring consistency and accountability in student learning with high-quality, evidence informed, programs. 3. Strong collaborative and interpersonal skills with experience as an effective member of the school executive to strengthen a positive, high-expectations school culture and lead strategic initiatives, including Aboriginal Education, that deliver measurable, whole-school improvement in student learning, wellbeing and engagement. General Selection Criteria1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policyConditionsAn 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 NotesThe 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. Additional InformationFor more information about our school, please visit our school’s website: https://huntershd-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ How to ApplyMerit 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 in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.