Head Teacher History - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government

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Position Information:


Arthur Phillip High School is situated in the progressive and rapidly expanding CBD city of Parramatta, bringing an exciting and dynamic energy to the school.

The school is culturally diverse and has a student population of 1600 with 91% having English as an additional language or dialect (representing over 40 different cultures).

The school boasts facilities that incorporate future-focused, flexible teaching spaces with adaptable furniture and room configurations.

The learning spaces are technology-rich to serve multiple learning contexts from large class groups to small clusters, providing better opportunities for innovation, collaboration, personalised and individualised learning.

Arthur Phillip High School incorporates science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) areas, fitness labs for physical education classes, and wet and dry studios for music instruction and practice.

Within this environment the school is committed to continually improving classroom practice through an unrelenting focus on building an understanding of how to utilise the open, innovative learning spaces


Selection Criteria:

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

  • Capacity to lead staff through the current curriculum reform agenda to successfully create contemporary teaching and learning programs, and high quality evaluative and assessment practices.
  • Proven capacity to dynamically work as a productive member of the executive team to analyse data and to lead, implement and support whole school priorities and initiatives.
  • Ability and expertise to work as an innovative and dynamic member of a school leadership team in leading initiatives that address whole school strategic directions, including fostering a culture of inclusivity.
  • Demonstrated capacity to lead the development and implementation of highquality Stage 6 teaching and learning programs that support students with complex needs from a diverse range of backgrounds and HPGE students.

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 policy

Conditions:


Special Notes:

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

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