Head Teacher Mathematics - Callaghan College Waratah Campus
Job Details
Position Type
Leadership
School Type
Secondary
Role Level
Head of department
Employment Type
Full time/Part time, Permanent
Subject Area
Special Education
Posted Date
February 20, 2026 (9 days ago)
Closing Date
March 04, 2026
Description
Position Information
Callaghan College Waratah Campus is a dynamic Years 7–10 comprehensive secondary school within Callaghan College, a multi-campus structure that provides one of the most extensive curriculum pathways in the Hunter.
The campus has an enrolment of approximately 847 students, including nine Special Education classes, and is a proudly inclusive learning community. Twenty-nine per cent of students are from a non-English-speaking background and 16 per cent identify as Aboriginal. Staff maintain high expectations for all learners and are committed to evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.
Waratah Campus maintains strong partnerships across the Callaghan network, including the Callaghan Education Pathways (16 partner primary schools), the Callaghan Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (LAECG) and an active Callaghan College P&C. The school also has an established academic partnership with the University of Newcastle and works with a range of industry partners to broaden student learning opportunities and pathways.
Students at Waratah Campus experience success across academic, cultural and sporting domains, including State-level representation in Chess and Debating, and regular participation at Regional and State sporting levels. Comprehensive wellbeing systems provide proactive and individualised support to strengthen engagement, wellbeing and learning in Stages 4 and 5.
Waratah Campus is committed to inclusive practice, strong community partnerships and continuous improvement. This position offers the opportunity to join a collaborative, forward-focused team dedicated to achieving excellence and growth for every learner.
Selection Criteria
General Selection Criteria
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.