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Head Teacher Science - Coleambally Central School

Head Teacher Science - Coleambally Central School

NSW Department of Education

New South Wales

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 December 2021

Job overview

Location

 Regional NSW   

 
Advertisement Number A900104723

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 Coleambally Central School
Principal Network Narrandera
Staffing Area Griffith
 FTE 1.000

Contact Name Timothy Allen
Contact Phone number 02 6954 4131

Closing Date

 08-Dec-2021

Job Category

 TCH Other

Organisation

 Teaching Service 
Position Information 

Coleambally Central School (CCS) is a vibrant Kindergarten to Year 12 rural school with approximately 170 students located on Wiradjuri land in the Riverina Region. The school draws students from the townships of Coleambally and Darlington Point and from a large, surrounding farming area. The school site, which is situated adjacent to the Coleambally business district, is well suited to its requirements. Extensive, well-maintained grounds complement modern buildings and there is strong community support for the school. The school strives to position itself within the community as a vital and viable community asset and a strong contributor to community values and ethos. The school has a very active P & C, operating the school canteen and committed to supporting the school.

The school endeavours to cater for all students as individuals, providing enrichment opportunities and inclusive integration programs. Students have access to a comprehensive range of technological resources to support quality learning. The school strives to meet the present and future needs of our students in partnership with our community.

  
Specific Selection Criteria 
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria: 
  • Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and engage students, staff, parents and the wider community.
  • Demonstrated expertise to cater for the learning needs and abilities of a diverse range of students within a culture of continuous improvement and high expectations for student achievement.
  • Demonstrated capacity to lead the STEM Faculty in innovative teaching practices that meets the needs of a diverse range of student abilities.
  
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.

 

From 8 November 2021 all Department of Education employees undertaking relevant work, including any work conducted on a NSW school site, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm full vaccination status prior to the Department of Education finalising the appointment of the candidate and entry on duty. Further information on the Department’s COVID-19 response is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

 
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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