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Head Teacher Mathematics - Chifley College Shalvey Campus

Head Teacher Mathematics - Chifley College Shalvey Campus

NSW Department of Education

Sydney

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
11 May 2021

Job overview

Location

 Sydney Region   

 
Advertisement Number A900099153

Number of Positions

 1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $137,486.00. This position attracts a base salary of $124,038.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Chifley College Shalvey Campus
Principal Network Mount Druitt
Staffing Area Mount Druitt
 FTE 1.000

Contact Name Jenny Linklater
Contact Phone number 96289161

Closing Date

 12-May-2021

Job Category

 TCH Other

Organisation

 Teaching Service 
Position Information 

Chifley College Shalvey Campus is a comprehensive 7-10 campus of the Chifley Collegiate, situated in Mount Druitt in Western Sydney. The school is regarded as an inclusive, stable and caring school with Safe, Respectful Learning as our core values. The current school population is 420. Our students include 30% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 21% having English as an Additional Language or Dialect, the majority from Pacific Nations. The campus has a Support Unit which caters for 50 students, with two Autism Spectrum Disorder (AU) and two Mild Intellectual (IM) Disability classes. Our future-focused, holistic education is geared to promote academic success and positive life outcomes for every student.

Our staff are highly skilled and enthusiastic, working closely with parents and community partners to provide quality teaching and learning for every student.The campus has excellent facilities including an agriculture farm, sound recording studio, dance and drama studio and STEM room. Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is integrated within teaching programs across the curriculum.

  
Specific Selection Criteria 
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.
In addition to the general selection criteria, 
1. Approval to teach Mathematics 7-10 with a demonstrated ability to analyse data and lead innovative, engaging learning programs and assessment practices
2. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively in developing and leading effective numeracy programs across the curriculum to improve student outcomes for a diverse range of learners
3. Skills and experience to provide strong educational leadership that creates a cohesive faculty culture focused on quality teaching, student engagement and high expectations
4. Highly developed interpersonal skills that effectively establishes positive, respectful relationships with students, staff and the school community.
  
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://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 are 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

 

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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. 


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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