Head Teacher English - Taree High School
NSW Department of Education
Australia
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2020
Job overview
Location
Regional NSWNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Erin Weatherby
Closing Date
02-Dec-2020Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceTaree High School is a comprehensive, inclusive, rural coeducational high school which has an enrolment of 900 students from Year 7 – 12, including 18% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Taree High School acknowledges the Biripi people as the traditional owners of country on which we learn. We are proud of our connection to land, waters, and the sharing of Gathang language and culture across the school community.
The school is part of the Connected Communities strategy across NSW and provides innovative programs to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal students and their families. The school has a history of achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits which are recognised and celebrated throughout the year. Students have access to a broad curriculum structure, which enables them to follow their strengths and interests. The school's wellbeing structures are designed to encourage students to develop resilience and pride and to take ownership of their learning and accept responsibility for their actions. Taree High School has an established Transition Program through the Learning Pods, as students move from Stage 3 to Stage 4, with the aim of strengthening a sense of belonging to the school.
Taree High School is well resourced with a number of specialist facilities including Creative and Performing Arts; PDHPE, Technical and Applied Studies (TAS) and Vocational Educational Training opportunities as well as a vibrant Support Unit and has strong links with the business community, TAFE, universities and post school providers/agencies.
As a Positive Behaviours for Learning (PBL) school, Taree High School provides students with innovative opportunities to be lifelong learners, respectful and responsible citizens who have strong connections with their school and community.
- Approval to teach English 7-12 and demonstrated capacity to teach Extension 1 & 2.
- Demonstrated capacity to be a collaborative member of the school’s executive team leading a cycle of continuous improvement including supporting whole school literacy initiatives.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and supervise a faculty team in the development and implementation of quality differentiated teaching and learning programs using data analysis that informs teaching practice to meet the needs of a diverse range of students.
- Commitment to the improvement of Aboriginal students’ educational outcomes through working collaboratively with students, families and staff.
- Proven ability to lead a cohesive faculty that supports and develops all staff members.
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 at https://policies.education.nsw.gov.au/policy-library/policies/head-teacher-eligibility-requirements-policy
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits your attachments must be in PDF format.
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 were in effect on positions advertised from Wednesday 10th June 2020.
The guidelines are located at:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/roles-and-locations/roles-at-education/teaching/addressing-selection-criteria.html
About NSW Department of Education
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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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