Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies

Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies – Matraville High School (0659) offers an exciting leadership role to a senior educator with a passion for technology and applied studies. Location & Employment Details Sydney Region – Matraville Sports High School, a co‑educational specialist sports high school. FTE 1.0. Closing date 03-Dec‑2025 5:00 AM. Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00, comprising a base salary of $149,059.00 plus leave loading and employer's superannuation contribution. Overview Matraville Sports High School is an official Olympic Pathways School with a long history of sporting success across a range of team and individual sports. The school currently enrolls over 500 students, including 30 % Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, 16 % EAL/D students, a support class for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and four for students with intellectual disabilities. It is an inclusive, culturally nourishing, and vibrant learning environment where teachers, students, and staff collaborate to achieve individual high performance in a caring and compassionate setting. Specific Selection Criteria Proven ability to lead and manage a team with diverse TAS teaching experience, demonstrating the capacity to collaboratively engage and inspire teachers to adopt innovative pedagogy and grow a culture of high expectations. A demonstrated understanding of, and ability to implement VET frameworks and pathways to support curriculum diversity, student engagement and post‑school opportunities. Capacity to collaborate collegially with staff, students and parents to initiate and drive creative approaches and new ways of thinking that ensure excellence in education for all students. General Selection Criteria Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams. Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity 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. Conditions 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 must 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 must include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of the application. About the NSW Department of Education We are the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible 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 disabilities. If adjustments are required to our recruitment or interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team or visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page. 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. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr