Deputy Principal Secondary - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Teaching Service

NSW Government -Teaching Service

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Sydney, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Position Information:

St Ives High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school with a current enrolment in excess of 1730 students.

Thirty-two percent of students are from non-English speaking backgrounds and the gender balance is approximately fifty-seven percent boys and forty-three percent girls.

The school has a Hearing Support Unit, an Intensive English Centre, a long-running gifted and talented program valued by the school community and a substantial learning and support program also valued by the community.

The school runs a BYOD program that enables extensive online learning delivery.

There have been significant advances in infrastructure in recent years resulting in improved teaching and learning facilities including a new gym which is about to be extended in a joint project with Ku-ring-gai Council.

The school's curriculum structure is based on KLAs and the school runs a substantial student wellbeing program.

There is a mix of early career and experienced teachers who have played a significant role in improved HSC results in recent years.

The school has an active, supportive and highly engaged P&C and the community has high expectations for student involvement and achievement.

Selection Criteria:

In addition to the general selection criteria,

Demonstrated capacity to lead and support outstanding curriculum delivery that is relevant, purposeful and focused on strong student outcomes.
Proven capacity to be a highly visible, collaborative and consultative member of the Executive Leadership Team, leading and supporting initiatives that enhance teacher capacity and nurture positive relationships with students, parents and the wider community.
Demonstrated ability to support the wellbeing of students through proactive initiatives that encourage positive, learningfocused behaviour and foster a harmonious school.
Creative problemsolving skills and experience in managing complex organizational structures in line with school priorities

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 policies

Conditions:

It is anticipated that this position will commence on Day 1 Term 1 of the 2024 school year

Special Notes:

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