Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Newcastle, Australia - NSW Government -Teaching Service

NSW Government -Teaching Service
NSW Government -Teaching Service
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Newcastle, Australia

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Position Information:

Toronto High Schools vision is to be a school of inspiration, innovation and excellence.

The school is a coeducational, comprehensive high school serving the local Toronto community on Awabakal country, approximately 40 minutes from Newcastle.

Toronto High School has a student enrolment of approximately 1000 students including 60 students in support unit classes and 150 Aboriginal students.

The school has a wide range of curricula, ranging from the Learning Enrichment Accelerated Pathway program (LEAP) through to individual tuition all incorporating a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy.


Toronto High School has a collaborative teaching focus with staff working in Professional Peer Learning Groups to develop, implement and evaluate teaching and learning programs, pedagogical practices and student outcomes.

There is a strong emphasis on staff professional development and quality teaching practices.

Toronto High School is committed to building positive relationships between students, staff and the broader community. The ethos of the school is based on 'Respect'. This position will lead the Learning Support Faculty and will include additional whole school roles.


Selection Criteria:

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.

In addition to the general selection criteria, applicants must have:


  • Demonstrated excellence in classroom practice with the capacity to lead and model high impact, evidencebased teaching and learning practices to support staff professional learning across a range of secondary key learning areas.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and use data to deliver initiatives to improve the learning and wellbeing outcomes for students.
  • Demonstrated ability in leading, developing, monitoring and evaluating; quality policies, programs and practices to improve student engagement and learning for students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
  • Proven ability in successfully leading diverse teams to improve student outcomes in complex circumstances.

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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