Head Teacher Welfare - Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2024
Job overview
Location
Regional NSWNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Kristen Miller
Closing Date
24-Apr-2024, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceHastings Secondary College was formed in 2015 with two 7-12 campuses - Port Macquarie and Westport. The College has grown dynamically with staff, parents and students working together to promote public education in an area spoilt for choice in terms of educational offerings. We have 175 dedicated teachers consisting of early career, mid–career and experienced teachers, along with support and administrative staff. The student body consists of an enrolment of 1300.
We have created a dynamic learning environment that provides a diverse curriculum that allows students to pursue individual pathways. There are a variety of programs and activities open to Aboriginal students including the Clontarf Academy for boys and Sista Connections for girls. The College has an Aboriginal enrollment of 18%. The Supported Learning faculty at Port Macquarie Campus has an enrollment of approximately 50 students. Classes include Multi Categorical, Autism and IM.
We focus on collaborative learning, supported by extensive professional learning for our staff. We have established innovative academies in Sport, Creative Industries and STEM. We have a dynamic transition program that allows students to start secondary school with confidence. There are a variety of sports on offer with students having reached Australian representative level and uniquely we have a brand new PCYC onsite offereing valuable sporting and wellbeing opportunities. The College has a well–structured student wellbeing program that caters to the needs of individuals
Additional information about Hastings Secondary College and Port Macquarie Campus can be located at http://www.hastingssecondarycollege.schools.nsw.edu.au/
- Demonstrated ability to lead the establishment, development and implementation of proactive student centred whole school wellbeing strategies to ensure engagement and meet the diverse needs of students.
- Demonstrated ability to build partnerships with students, parents/carers, and external agencies to foster a culture that values diversity, accessibility, and inclusion to meet the wellbeing needs of all students.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to lead a wellbeing team with a range of experiences and abilities and build their capacity to support student wellbeing.
- Proven capacity to work as a collaborative member of the executive team supporting the school strategic improvement plan and leading whole school 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.
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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