Head Teacher Mathematics - Merewether High School

About this role

Position InformationMerewether High School is an academically selective school located in Newcastle. It has a high profile and is acknowledged for achieving excellence. We provide an inspirational model of public education that nurtures the academic, physical, social and emotional wellbeing of all students. The school's core values of integrity, diversity and excellence underpin a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which is focused on high expectations for student academic achievement. Student enrolment in 2026 is 1083 students from a wide geographical area, including 35 Aboriginal students. An active and supportive parent body collaboratively lead our P&C Association and canteen. The school has built a strong community committed to excellence, diversity and the fostering of individual talents. Merewether High School's highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff members provide quality teaching and learning experiences with an emphasis on, and understanding of, strategies that challenge, develop high potential and meet the needs of gifted students. Staff encourage students to be innovative, confident and independent learners who possess strong ethical values and a highly developed social conscience. The school has high expectations of all students, consistent with each student's ability and the belief that everyone can achieve their personal best. Our students thrive in an atmosphere which provides a range of talent development opportunities. These include co-curricular learning experiences, strong enrichment opportunities, programs for students with high potential, passions in sport and creative and performing arts, leadership and school and community service. Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 1. Demonstrated capacity to lead academic excellence and innovation in Mathematics at all levels for high potential and gifted learners. 2. Demonstrated ability to use evidence and data to drive continuous improvement in curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment. 3. Demonstrated capacity to provide strategic leadership as a member of the executive team, driving whole-school improvement through collaboration. 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. Merit 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.