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:

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 1300 with 91% having English as an additional language or dialect (representing over 40 different cultures).

The new school boasts facilities that incorporate future-focused, flexible teaching spaces with adaptable/moveable 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,

Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the executive and the whole school community, including the Intensive English Centre
Understanding of the educational and welfare needs of students from a low socioeconomic and nonEnglish speaking backgrounds.
Highly developed ability to work successfully and productively with the school executive team to lead, implement and monitor whole school priorities and initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead an evaluative approach to the development of effective EAL/D learning and teaching programs to cater to the full range of student abilities in a highly multicultural environment.

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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