Head Teacher Human Society and its Environment - Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus
NSW Department of Education
Newcastle
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 15 December 2020
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Samantha Thomas
Closing Date
16-Dec-2020Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceSituated between the ocean and the lake in Darkinjung country, The Entrance Campus is the senior campus of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College. It is established as a more adult working and learning environment offering multiple pathways to the HSC and beyond.
Our campus consists of 850 Year 11 and 12 students from diverse backgrounds (FOEI 116) including 8% Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander students. We are part of a multi-campus collegiate with two middle years 7-10 campuses (Berkeley Vale and Tumbi Umbi Campuses) and a proud partner of Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community which includes the seven partner primary schools. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Relationships underpin our school culture and motto “New Horizons.” They engage students, staff and the community in working together to develop confident, socially aware and involved young adults who can make significant contributions to the broader community.
This Campus offers the broadest range of subject choices and pathways to the HSC or Year 12 equivalent on the Central Coast, including academic, vocational and trade training. The Campus prides itself on catering for diversity and has a Support Unit and specialist classes for Emotionally Disturbed students. We have strong community partnerships to ensure that our students are confident 21st Century learners that can develop post-school pathways.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Thorough knowledge of Stage 6 curriculum and assessment and demonstrated ability to build a culture of high expectations in a diverse faculty
- Demonstrated organisational and interpersonal skills to operate as an effective member the whole school community to drive continual improvement
- Experience in leading a diverse faculty using an evidenced based, best practice approach to improving outcomes for all students
- Demonstrated evidence of outstanding teaching of a range of Stage 6 HSIE courses
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
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