Head Teacher English - Port Hacking High School
NSW Department of Education
Sydney
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2021
Job overview
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Sharyn Gilliland
Closing Date
03-Mar-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServicePort Hacking High School has a population of 1153 students with strong connections to its community. The school emphasises a balanced education for all students, with a focus on academic achievement along with extra–curricular opportunities in sport and creative and performing arts. The expert staff support all students to strive to achieve to their potential. The school produces well–rounded and respectful young men and women who have the knowledge, skills and values needed to shape their lives and contribute productively to 21st Century society. Port Hacking High School provides extension classes for talented academic students, specialist support for literacy and numeracy, a special education unit, expert tuition in the performing arts, an outstanding student leadership program and high quality well–being programs that support a range of student needs. The English faculty teach a number of courses, including 7-10 English and Advanced, Standard, English Studies, EAL/D, Extension 1 and Extension 2 in Stage 6. Applicants are invited to contact the panel convenor to discuss the position.
- Demonstrated experience to lead, organise, manage and inspire staff to support a culture of high expectations.
- Expert curriculum understanding to lead the development and delivery of dynamic and innovative teaching programs and assessment practices to equip future focussed learners.
- Demonstrated capacity to contribute as a member of the school’s executive, particularly in the delivery of the school’s strategic directions and system negotiated targets.
- Demonstrated leadership capacity to communicate and implement whole school priorities that nurture, promote, showcase and lead student learning opportunities.
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 were 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
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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.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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