Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Principal Network

Wambuul-Macquarie

School Name

Dubbo College Delroy Campus

Staff Area

Dubbo

Closing date

12 August 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Delroy Campus is situated in a central west regional city with an enrolment of 500+ students. The campus delivers education across stages 4 and 5 where students are assessed for the Record of Student Achievement (ROSA). The school has nine support classes and three other specialised classes focusing on targeted individual support. Approximately 60% of our students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Across Stage 5 the school offers a broad range of elective subjects such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), which allows students to tailor their strengths in areas of individual interest.

Delroy Campus is part of a three-campus collegiate, Dubbo College, enrolling approximately 1850 students. The College consists of a Senior Campus, and two junior campuses, Delroy Campus and South Campus, catering for students in Years 7 to 10.

The school values the provision of innovative, individualised curriculum which enables all students to achieve high-level individual growth. Students are engaged in a range of educational, cultural and extra-curricular activities to support holistic development.

The Head Teacher Teaching and Learning will play a key leadership role by working collaboratively within the college to lead whole-school improvements in teaching and learning. This position involves developing and supporting staff, embedding evidence-based practices across the school, driving instructional leadership, fostering curriculum innovation, and promoting an inclusive educational environment.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

Demonstrated ability to lead teaching and learning teams, fostering collaboration and supporting staff to improve student outcomes.
Extensive knowledge of curriculum development, implementation, and assessment practices aligned with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Proven capacity to use student performance data and evidence-based strategies to inform teaching, plan interventions, and drive continuous improvement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to equity, inclusion, and building positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and community.

General Selection Criteria

1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice

2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs

3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams

4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents

5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning

6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

Conditions

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.

Special Notes

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.

Additional Information

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2 week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination

How to Apply

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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