Head Teacher Special Education - Blacktown Boys High School
NSW Department of Education
Sydney
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2021
Job overview
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Penny Holley
Closing Date
08-Dec-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceBlacktown Boys High School. A positive learning environment with a culture of continual improvement and collegiality drives the best possible learning outcomes for all students. Teachers are seen as lifelong learners who provide high quality teaching and learning, leading to high student growth levels in a safe, challenging environment. As well as embedding essential skills, innovative approaches to the delivery of curriculum are at the forefront of planning, leading to the development of problem solving skills which prepare students for the challenges of the future. Students are engaged, independent and reflective learners who take pride in themselves and their community as they journey from boys to men.
723 students are enrolled across six years of schooling at Blacktown Boys in 2020. The school is situated close to both road and rail transport hubs, BBHS, draws on students from the local area and also permits enrolments from further afield, for those seeking a boys only environment. Blacktown Boys High School has been a Partially Selective high School since 2010, providing for the learning needs of a Gifted and Talented stream, as well as mainstream students and a learning support class. A Support unit has been proposed for 2021. The school caters for a culturally diverse student population, with high expectations for all. This is demonstrated through inclusive teaching and learning practices for every student. BBHS emphasises a holistic approach through the development of the whole student, with academic, sporting and cultural opportunities as well as quality extracurricular activities. BBHS enjoys positive working relationships with all major Sydney based universities and key local and CBD based businesses which combine to provide academic, social and vocational mentoring. Identification of best practice and sharing of skills is fostered through membership of the Nirimba Learning Community.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to utilise consultative and inclusive practices to develop effective partnerships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as a member of the senior executive team to build a culture of high
expectations for staff performance and student achievement in line with the school's strategic directions.
Demonstrated understanding and experience in school operations and the capacity to lead,develop, implement and manage whole school initiatives, organisational structures and management processes.
Proven ability to lead and oversee various wellbeing and curriculum teams to improve student engagement, learning outcomes and performance measures for all students.
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.
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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- 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.
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