Head Teacher - Human Society & Its Environment - Caringbah High School

Caringbah High School (CHS) is an academically selective, coeducational high school with over 900 students from Years 7–12. The school has a proud tradition of academic excellence, with students consistently achieving outstanding Higher School Certificate results. CHS is a culturally diverse community, with approximately 60% of students coming from a language background other than English and 1% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This diversity enriches our school community and contributes to a culture that values inclusion, respect and a strong sense of belonging. Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do we are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels known, valued and supported. Through high expectations, explicit teaching and strong partnerships we empower every student to achieve their personal best. Our dedicated and collaborative staff are passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences while fostering a culture of excellence, respect, opportunity and inclusion. We celebrate the individual strengths, talents and backgrounds of our students and provide a broad range of academic, enrichment, sporting, creative and leadership opportunities to ensure every student can thrive.

Caringbah High School (CHS) is an academically selective, coeducational high school with over 900 students from Years 7–12. The school has a proud tradition of academic excellence, with students consistently achieving outstanding Higher School Certificate results. CHS is a culturally diverse community, with approximately 60% of students coming from a language background other than English and 1% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. This diversity enriches our school community and contributes to a culture that values inclusion, respect and a strong sense of belonging. Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do we are committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment where every student feels known, valued and supported. Through high expectations, explicit teaching and strong partnerships we empower every student to achieve their personal best. Our dedicated and collaborative staff are passionate about delivering exceptional learning experiences while fostering a culture of excellence, respect, opportunity and inclusion. We celebrate the individual strengths, talents and backgrounds of our students and provide a broad range of academic, enrichment, sporting, creative and leadership opportunities to ensure every student can thrive.

2. Proven ability to lead evidence informed curriculum development, innovative pedagogy and differentiation to meet the diverse learning needs of high potential and gifted students, including providing appropriate academic challenge to maximise student growth and achievement.

3. Demonstrated capacity to lead professional learning and build teacher expertise across a diverse faculty, fostering collaboration, reflective practice and consistent, high quality teaching approaches that strengthen student engagement and HSC performance.

4. Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically as a member of the school executive, leading whole school improvement initiatives aligned with school priorities, using evidence and evaluation to inform decision making, and building a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement across the school community.

2. Proven ability to lead evidence informed curriculum development, innovative pedagogy and differentiation to meet the diverse learning needs of high potential and gifted students, including providing appropriate academic challenge to maximise student growth and achievement.

3. Demonstrated capacity to lead professional learning and build teacher expertise across a diverse faculty, fostering collaboration, reflective practice and consistent, high quality teaching approaches that strengthen student engagement and HSC performance.

4. Demonstrated ability to contribute strategically as a member of the school executive, leading whole school improvement initiatives aligned with school priorities, using evidence and evaluation to inform decision making, and building a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement across the school community.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.