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Head Teacher Human Society and its Environment - Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus

Head Teacher Human Society and its Environment - Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus

NSW Department of Education

Sydney

Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
8 December 2020

Job overview

Location

 Sydney Region   

 
Advertisement Number A900092345

Number of Positions

 1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $134,421.00. This position attracts a base salary of $121,273.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Chifley College Mount Druitt Campus
Principal Network Mount Druitt
Staffing Area Mount Druitt
 FTE 1.000

Contact Name Christina Pearce
Contact Phone number 0296259750

Closing Date

 09-Dec-2020

Job Category

 TCH Other

Organisation

 Teaching Service 
Position Information 

 

Chifley College is a multi-campus college established in 2000 to enhance the educational opportunities for students in the Mountt Druitt area. The college is comprised of five campuses: Bidwill Campus (Years 7-12), Dunheved Campus (Years 7-10), Mount Druitt Campus (Years 7-10), Senior Campus (Years 11-12) and Shalvey Campus (Years 7-10). Mount Druitt Campus has an enrolment of 520 students, including 15% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as well as 52% Pacific Islander students. . The campus is committed to academic improvement, personalised learning and welfare programs. Additional information is available on the school website. The successful applicants will be appointed to Chifley College and initially based at Mount Druitt Campus.

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

1. Experience in leading and managing a diverse faculty and range of HSIE/ LOTE subjects, while working as part of a strong executive team.

2. Capacity to lead whole school areas of management , particularly professional learning. 

3. Expert knowledge of the accreditation process at all levels. 

4. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies. 

  
General Selection Criteria 
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies
 
Conditions 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.
 
Special Notes 
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located at https://www.det.nsw.edu.au/policies/employment/recruit/head_teach/Eligibility2004.doc

 

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 can be accessed here:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/roles-and-locations/roles-at-education/teaching/addressing-selection-criteria.html
 

 

 


 

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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. 


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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.


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