Head Teacher Teaching - 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:

Epping Boys High School is a proudly comprehensive high school for boys with an enrolment of 1400.

A Middle School and Senior School structure recognises and enhances the learning and wellbeing needs of all students and is complemented by the _Boys to Men _Program which engages boys in learning, promotes wellbeing and builds young men who are connected to their community.

The School Improvement Plan values data driven practice and strong collaboration to further the vision for the school, with intrinsic links between wellbeing and learning underpinning the educational purpose at Epping Boys High School.

There is a strong focus on leadership, enhanced learning experiences and engagement. All boys are encouraged to strive for excellence and foster a civic sense of responsibility.

Epping Boys High School has a long tradition of academic and sporting excellence and enjoys a high profile in music and the creative and performing arts.

With more than 100 co-curricular activities offered and each year group involved in charity fundraising, the development and nurturing of the whole boy is crucial to the ethos of the school.

A diverse student community with an Inclusive Education (Autism) Unit and 69% of students coming from a language background other than English contributes to an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that is supported by an active and involved P&C and broader parent community with a strong commitment to supporting the strategic directions of the school.

Selection Criteria:

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

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to drive educational improvement to build teacher capacity
Demonstrated ability to model best practice teaching strategies, to lead and support early career teachers.
Demonstrated educational expertise to lead teaching and learning through creating and evaluating wholeschool professional learning that supports teacher growth and development.

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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