Head Teacher Special Education - Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
NSW Department of Education
Newcastle
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 11 May 2021
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Debbie Miles
Closing Date
12-May-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceBerkeley Vale Campus, which is a junior campus and part of the Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College, has a student population of 828 with 12.7% being Aboriginal students and embraces the concepts of inclusivity, accessibility and diversity as well as providing high quality education. Our students are fully supported on their journey to becoming self–motivated learners, confident and creative individuals, fully equipped with the personal resources to maximise their potential and achieve future success and well-being. To provide a quality education for every child, we are committed to identifying the unique needs of every student and to planning a response to every students' needs.
At Berkeley Vale Campus teachers can and will meet the needs of students through syllabus adjustments, pedagogical practice and success criteria to support every student to demonstrate what they know, understand and can do. Well-being and student learning support have been key drivers for strategic improvement at Berkeley Vale Campus and a number of learning support and behaviour programs have been established and are having a positive impact on well-being and achievement within the school. Our Positive Behaviour for Learning processes are embedded and we are committing to continuing a focus on consistency of practice.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Demonstrated excellence in classroom teaching practice for students with intellectual disabilities, autism, emotional disturbance, mild intellectual disability, moderate intellectual disability and challenging behaviours.
Demonstrated capacity to lead curriculum implementation with excellence in quality differentiated programs that reflect current research and best practice.
Proven ability to sensitively engage and encourage strong relationships with staff, families and key stakeholders to create and support academic, social and wellbeing needs for students within a support unit.
Highly developed leadership skills with a demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a faculty with diverse expertise and experience.
Demonstrated commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal students, with the ability to design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs that incorporate Aboriginal histories and cultures.
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 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
About NSW Department of Education
- 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.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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