Head Teacher Human Society and Its Environment - 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:

Hawkesbury High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school, located in a semi-rural setting in the Hawkesbury District in Northwest Metropolitan Sydney.

The school has 450 students in Years - 12, including 14% Aboriginal students.

The school has strong connections with the local community and it has a strong focus on academic, vocational and wellbeing programs.

The school enjoys a strong and sustainable learning partnership with local primary schools.

The successful applicant will work with an enthusiastic executive team, supportive staff and an engaged learning community that supports the social and academic development of all students.

Further information about the new school can be found at:

Selection Criteria:

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

Capacity to work collaboratively as a highly visible member of a leadership team that supports the needs of a diverse range of students, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Demonstrated ability to lead colleagues to develop teaching strategies with a focus on innovation, pedagogical change and futurefocussed learning.
Evidence of highly developed emotional intelligence, communication and interpersonal skills to lead and support colleagues to review the effectiveness of their professional practice.

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.

**About the NSW Department of Education