Head Teacher English - Forbes High School
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 August 2021
Job overview
Location
Regional NSWNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Kathleen Maksymczuk
Closing Date
04-Aug-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceForbes High School is a rural 7-12 coeducational comprehensive high school that caters for a diverse demographic of 340 students which is situated on the banks of the Lachlan River. 30% of our students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and we have a Support Unit consisting of 4 classes.
We promote Positive Behaviour for Learning and have core values of Respect, Responsibility, Doing Our Best and Honesty which are reflected across all aspects of school life. We have a Wellness Hub on site that underpins and supports positive student wellbeing.
We adopt a holistic approach to student academic achievement. Students have the opportunity to succeed in all areas of school life, academically, sporting, cultural, creative and performing arts. We maintain a broad and rigorous academic curriculum and offer an extensive range of vocational courses. Our students are taught by dynamic, motivated and committed staff in a technology rich environment.
Strong community partnerships have been formed and these provide invaluable support to the school across many contexts including student wellbeing programs, vocational opportunities and shared resources.
- Approval to teach English 7-12 and demonstrated capacity to teach English Extension 1 and 2.
- Demonstrated exemplary classroom practice and capacity to lead colleagues to plan, implement and review curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a dynamic member of the school executive leadership team to lead initiatives that address whole school strategic directions and system negotiated targets.
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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