Head Teacher English - Swansea High School
NSW Department of Education
Newcastle
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 May 2021
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Christine Bailey
Closing Date
19-May-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceSwansea High School is a comprehensive, co–educational high school nestled in the picturesque seaside suburb of Caves Beach. With an enrolment of 712 students in 2021, including an Aboriginal student enrolment of 80 students, we are committed to building a culture of high expectations, providing a supportive and innovative learning environment, and fostering strong relationships and partnerships that enable students to realise their potential.
We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school which is student led with high expectations developed by students, for students. The school's PBL values are Respect, Responsibility, Ready to Learn. Strong student voice and student leadership programs are a cornerstone for ensuring students are engaged and well connected to the school.
We are committed to incorporating a variety of literacy and numeracy strategies across all Key Learning Areas to improve pedagogical practice and student learning outcomes. Our teaching staff range from very experienced to early career and are dedicated, caring, innovative, focused on continual improvement and support curriculum delivery aimed at meeting the academic and social needs of all students.
Reflecting on our Situational Analysis, the school is currently meeting and exceeding system-negotiated targets in HSC (students attaining Top 3 Bands) and NAPLAN Numeracy (exceeding expected levels of student growth).We are working towards meeting our targets in NAPLAN Literacy and have initiated strategies throughout the School Plan to see improved growth and increase the learning trajectory of students in this area.
Swansea High School is proud of the outstanding Aboriginal Education Programs in place across the school which have proven success in improving student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy, providing strong partnerships with our local Minimbah Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), delivering outstanding cultural programs for all students, and ensuring there is strong attendance and transition points in place for all of our students. Our Aboriginal students are supported by two Aboriginal Education Officers and a teacher assigned as an Aboriginal Tutor.
Swansea High School is a proud member of our Galgabba community of Schools. We have a close relationship with our primary schools and aim to build the academic and social readiness of all students and families for high school through our targeted curriculum links and transition programs.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Approval to teach English 7-12 and demonstrated deep understanding in leading others to teach the new Stage 6 Syllabus, including English Extension 1 and 2.
2. Proven ability to lead and inspire a wide range of staff in explicit teaching strategies to improve student achievement in literacy with a particular focus on reading and extended writing.
3. Demonstrated innovative classroom practice and capacity to lead colleagues to plan, implement, differentiate and review curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs resulting in improved student outcomes.
4. Demonstrated capacity to identify, gather and analyse internal and external data to inform, design and deliver targeted initiatives to improve the learning outcomes of students from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal students and high potential and gifted students.
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.
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