Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Dungog High School
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2024
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Tina Pratt
Closing Date
29-May-2024, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceDungog High School is situated in a small regional township north of Newcastle NSW. Students who attend the school come from local towns and small communities within the Dungog Shire. Enrolment numbers are consistently around 600 students including a growing proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that represent approximately 15% of the student body, and a growing Special Education unit. The school is aligned with our primary partner schools to form genuine partnerships in education known as the Dungog District Community of Schools.
Dungog High School offers a curriculum that challenges and meets individual needs, with a strong focus on quality relationships, in a supportive learning culture that inspires learning. Academic, cultural, sporting and vocational courses are offered through core and elective options. We are also focused on improving STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) learning and student's literacy and numeracy outcomes. These programs are focused on Senior Studies, Technology and developing Innovative Pedagogy for engagement.
Approval to teach PD/Health/PE (7-12) with demonstrated capacity to lead staff in the implementation of the new curriculum through innovative teaching and learning programs and assessment practices.
High level cultural competency with the ability to foster relationships with Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander students and community to support a sense of belonging, aspiration, and success.
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the executive team on whole school strategic initiatives.
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 here.
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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 located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
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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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