Head Teacher English - Callaghan College Waratah Campus
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 April 2024
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Nicole Avard
Closing Date
10-Apr-2024, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceCallaghan College is a multi-campus college in the urban regional location of Newcastle NSW, on the lands of the Awabakal people. Waratah Campus (Years 7-10), Wallsend Campus (Years 7-10), and Jesmond Senior Campus (Years 11-12) are united as we collaborate to empower all learners from our diverse community. Collectively, we provide the most extensive curriculum in the Hunter including a breadth of opportunities, academic, vocational, and extra-curricular. Callaghan is recognised nationally for its integration of technology to support future-focused learning. We create lifelong learning through leading a strong and vibrant partnership with the Callaghan Education Pathways (including 15 partner primary schools), a parent partnership with our Callaghan College P&C, a rich partnership with Callaghan AECG, an academic partnership with the University of Newcastle and industry partnerships with a range of innovative enterprises.
Waratah Campus is a comprehensive secondary school. The student population of 865 has been steadily increasing. Our school community is culturally and linguistically diverse. 19% of students have a non-English speaking background, with most requiring some level of EAL/D (English an additional language or dialect) support. 16% of all students identify as having an Aboriginal background. Students participate in a wide range of learning experiences in the pursuit of academic improvement and excellence. The school is committed to continually improving effective classroom practices with staff professional learning being the key to ensuring this.
Approval to teach English (7-12) with demonstrated capacity to lead staff in the development of innovative teaching and learning programs and assessment practices.
Demonstrated ability in differentiating programs and practices to meet diverse student learning and wellbeing needs and inspire the potential of all students.
Proven ability to lead and manage a team with diverse teaching experience, demonstrating capacity to collaboratively engage and inspire teachers to adopt innovative pedagogy.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a proven capacity to dynamically work as a productive member of the executive team to analyse data and to lead, implement and support whole school priorities and initiatives in the Campus Strategic Improvement Plan.
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
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- NSW Department of Education
- 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta
- New South Wales
- 2150
- Australia
About the NSW Department of Education
At the NSW Department of Education, we aim to be Australia's best education system and one of the finest in the world. As the largest provider of public education in Australia, we deliver high-quality educational services to two-thirds of the NSW student population, preparing young people for rewarding lives as engaged citizens in a complex and dynamic society.
With nearly 100,000 employees across the state, our school and corporate workforce help build Australia’s best education system by developing student centred policy, designing schools of the future and supporting children and young people in NSW public schools.
Work in a diverse range of school settings
With more than 2,200 schools throughout the state educating more than 780,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, there are opportunities to work in a diverse range of school settings – primary, secondary, selective, hospital, sporting, agricultural and schools for specific purposes.
Make a difference in your community
NSW public schools are at the heart of every local community with our students and staff representing a diverse range of cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. The NSW Department of Education strives to create learning and working environments that are inclusive and supportive of all.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia and are committed to increasing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures and experiences.
Career enhancing opportunities
One of the great things about working with the department is accessing ongoing professional development as well as opportunities to enhance your career. With multiple scholarship, sponsorship and career enhancing programs available, the opportunities are endless with the NSW Department of Education.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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