Newtown High School of the Performing Arts is a partially selective (in Dance, Music and Drama), co-educational, comprehensive school located on Gadigal Land approximately 5 kms southwest of Sydney. The student population is approximately 1150. The school is strongly supported by an active and engaged Parents and Citizens Association as well as the broader community. All members of the school community have high aspirations for success. At NHSPA, we recognise that creativity is essential to the human experience and integral to all learning. Our goal is to inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our core school values of excellence, creativity and equity foster students’ academic, creative and social potential. Positive education wellbeing programs are embedded across each year group and there is an extensive range of co-curricular activities for student talent development. For more information, please visit our school website: https://newtown-h.schools.nsw.gov.au 

Applications and enquiries should be forwarded to Amanda Whitfield, Head Teacher Science Email: [email protected] Phone: 02 9519 1544 

If interested in this opportunity, submit by email an expression of interest of no more than two pages addressing the position criteria and outlining your qualifications and teaching experience. Include the names of two professional referees who are familiar with and able to discuss your professional abilities and suitability for this position. 

Position Information This is a fulltime 1.0 FTE position for Term 1, 2026 with the possibility of extension. Successful applicants will be required to attend an interview. 

Position Criteria 

- Approval to teach 7-10 Science with demonstrated evidence of exceptional classroom practice and the ability to design and deliver differentiated, high-quality teaching and learning to meet diverse student needs. 

- Approval to teach Stage 6 Biology with demonstrated experience in teaching Year 11 Biology and the ability to implement evidence-based teaching practices that maximise student achievement. 

- Proven ability to work collaboratively with faculty members to develop, implement and evaluate teaching and learning programs that foster a culture of high expectations and student growth