Deputy Principal Secondary - 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:

Plumpton High School is located in an urban area serving a diverse population within a low socioeconomic context. Currently 1180 students attend the school, representing over 65 different nationalities and including approximately 120 Aboriginal students.

With a focus on developing high intellectual capacity problem solving individually and collaboratively using technology where appropriate supported by 40 business partners and a strong student wellbeing framework continues to ensure university, TAFE access or employment.

The numerous HPGE extra-curricular opportunities include the areas of performing arts, student leadership, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and media industry studies.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is embedded in the PDHPE program and recognises that young people who have completed The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award can demonstrate initiative and skills such as teamwork and communication.

In 2023 Plumpton was named as the Duke of Edinburgh Award Whole Year Model Australian Champions.

Plumpton High School was selected to present at World Education Week in 2021, was a finalist in the Australian Education Awards 2020 in the categories of 'Secondary School of the Year - Government' and the 'Best Co-Curriculum Program'.

The school was also named as one of the most innovative in Australia in with the principal also named as the Australian Principal of the Year (Government Schools) 2019 and in 2023 selected as one of the most influential educators in Australia.

There is a strong culture of school-developed professional learning to facilitate our vision as expressed in our strategic plan, which is based on the premise that excellence is achieved when the school community is courageous and commits to being the best we can be, contributing to the local and global context in a meaningful way.

Our strategic directions facilitate a whole school cultural shift in thinking around individual and collective performance and achievement.

Through a focus on personal best in all areas of school life, we use evidence-based/data informed processes, feedback, reflective practices and collaboration to create opportunities for incremental, achievable and measurable growth.

Selection Criteria:

In addition to the general selection criteria,

Demonstrated leadership and expertise in the collaborative development, implementation, monitoring and self-assessment of strategic priorities in an innovative model that prepares students to succeed in the world beyond school.

Demonstrated capacity to undertake complex case management to meet academic and wellbeing needs of students from diverse backgrounds.

Proven capacity to lead teams and whole school initiatives in a collaborative culture.

Demonstrated ability or capacity in designing and leading evidence based and contextualised professional learning that optimises intellectual, relational and reflective capacity of teaching staff who have a wide range of experience at a time of curriculum reform.

Strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and have the capacity to meet the needs of students and parents from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

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

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