Head Teacher Welfare - Davidson High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
9 September 2026
Posted 27 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
67.7
56.6 teaching · 11.1 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
790
Language other than English
18%
Girls vs boys
359 girls · 431 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Davidson High School is a coeducational comprehensive secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Frenchs Forest on Sydney's Northern Beaches. The school holds a strong reputation in the region, recognised as a leading school on the Northern Beaches with an exceptional transition program that connects local primary schools to the secondary setting. The school places particular emphasis on specialist learning in the arts and sciences. Named offerings include the Season of Performing Arts (SOPA), alongside specialisms in performing arts, Dance, Drama, HSC Music, Mathematics, and Science. This breadth of specialist programming reflects a school culture that values both creative and analytical learning. Davidson High School's experienced and innovative staff have driven strong growth in student achievement, with the school recording its strongest value-added results in the region, particularly across Years 7 to 9 NAPLAN. The school's vision centres on a collaborative approach to learning that encourages risk-taking and inspires students to strive for excellence, with staff who reflect on their practice and build capacity to deliver quality teaching.
Role description
Position Information
Davidson High School is a proudly comprehensive, coeducational and inclusive secondary school that provides a quality education for 750 students. A community school, Davidson High School is committed to providing an educational environment that is flexible, engaging and challenging. Current school priorities include, explicit teaching practice, community connections, leadership development and a diverse and broad curriculum. The school is highly valued and supported by its community. Focus programs include performing arts, student leadership and a wide range of extra curricular activities.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated expertise in leading the case management of complex student wellbeing, safety and engagement matters, including the capacity to build trusting relationships and coordinate effective sup…