Head Teacher Secondary Studies - 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:

The Ponds High School, located in the suburb of The Ponds in the north-west of Sydney is a 7-12 comprehensive high school that has over 2000 students in Years 7-12.

Fifty-three per cent of these students come from a non-English speaking background and 0.6 % identify as ATSI.

The school shares a site with Riverbank Public school and is a part of an innovative and energetic community approach to teaching and learning.

The school has developed outstanding teaching and learning programs including; a strong welfare approach to student wellbeing, a culturally inclusive program and support for the creative and performing arts.

The school has two support classes, a HP&GE class in each year and has an active BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) program using the learning platform Canvas.

The Stage 5 and 6 elective structure provides extensive choice for students. There are three Head Teacher Secondary Studies positions for Stage 4, 5 and 6. This advertised position will be responsible for Stage 6.

Current whole school learning and teaching priorities include; using CANVAS for effective learning and a Teams structure to support SIP priorities including; Assessment, Choice Theory, Literacy, Numeracy, Aboriginal Education, HP&GE, EAL/D and School Culture.

Selection Criteria:

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

2. Work collaboratively with Year Advisers and contribute to the management of whole school wellbeing programs to support Stage 6 students and their families.
3. Demonstrated capacity to work with a large and dynamic school executive to support evidencebased initiatives that improve student outcomes.

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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