Head Teacher Mathematics - 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 Clair High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Sydney's western suburbs. It has an Inclusive Education Unit which has 4 multi-category classes.

The student population of 704 has been stable over the last four years, although it is now beginning to see a steady increase.

The St Clair High School community is culturally and linguistically diverse.

Whilst 38% of students have a non-English speaking background, 10% require some level of English as an additional language or dialect support.

9% of students identify as having an Aboriginal background.

High quality teaching and learning must begin in Year 7.

Data collection, analysis and use will underpin our belief in individualised and differentiated learning and will be a fundamental part of these initiatives.

St Clair High School is committed to effective collaborative pedagogical practice to ensure student growth in literacy, numeracy, and HSC success.

We provide a core commitment to our parents/carers that their child is known, valued, and cared for.

Establishing ourselves as a professional learning community, we are all learners committed to making a difference to student achievement, promoting teacher learning, initiative, and leadership.

St Clair High School is committed to the development of well-educated, self-motivated, responsible young adults. Our vision is clear and purposeful where success is valued for 'every student in every classroom'.

Selection Criteria:

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

The ability to drive student learning through a deep understanding of the mathematics curriculum whilst ensuring monitoring and compliance requirements are met.
Demonstrated instructional leadership skills in gathering, analysing and interpreting schoolbased and system data to lead the development of innovative programs that support student growth and attainment.
Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively to build positive partnerships with teachers at various stages of career development.
The ability to work collegially with the executive team to identify, develop and lead initiatives to support the school's strategic directions.

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:

Special Notes:

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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