Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Northlakes High School
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LocationCentral & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityLead
Company size10,000+ people
First seenNov 7, 2026 · 1d ago
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Exemplary classroom practitioner with ability to lead PD/H/PE curriculum, including VET Sport Coaching and VET Fitness
Demonstrated ability to develop and lead comprehensive school sport and physical activity programs
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build staff capacity and foster a culture of trust
Enthusiastic, proactive leadership to contribute as an effective member of the executive team
Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with ability to lead and design inclusive teaching programs
Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance of individuals and teams
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
Unconditional full approval to teach with NSW Department of Education
WWCC clearance number as part of application
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About the company
Northlakes High School is an inclusive, comprehensive secondary school on the NSW Central Coast. The anticipated 2027 enrolment is 867. The school caters for the learning and wellbeing needs of students from diverse backgrounds, including low socio-economic status. 23% of students identify from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background and 6% identify as having non-English speaking background. There are ten classes supporting students with a range of disabilities across the Adaptive Learning Centre (ALC) and Twinlakes Learning Centre (TLC). There is a large focus placed on teacher professional learning, Quality Teaching, and use of data to inform planning and programming. Advancement via Individual Determination (AVID) was introduced as a core program in 2015. The school offers an extensive curriculum and collaborates with universities, TAFE, industry and community groups. Aboriginal students are supported through the Muru Bulbi Learning and Engagement Centre and a Clontarf Academy, with tutoring and access to a range of cultural activities, mentoring and other programs.
School Website: https://northlake-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
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Exemplary classroom practitioner with the ability to lead the effective implementation of the PD/H/PE curriculum, including VET Sport Coaching and VET Fitness, through evidence-based teaching, quality assessment and differentiated learning that addresses diverse student needs, maintains high expectations for all, supports engagement and wellbeing and extends High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) students.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and lead comprehensive school sport and physical activity programs that maximise student participation, engagement, wellbeing and achievement, while providing opportunities for skill development and representative sport.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build staff capacity, lead and foster a culture of trust, high expectations and a commitment to continuous improvement, while building strong relationships and contributing to a positive and inclusive school environment.
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Enthusiastic, proactive leadership to contribute as an effective member of the executive team, fostering collaboration, shared responsibility and whole-school improvement, particularly in the areas of PD/H/PE and school sport.
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Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
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Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
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Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
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Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
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Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
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Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal education policy
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.
Hiring process
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.
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