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Head Teacher English - Warners Bay High School

Head Teacher English - Warners Bay High School

NSW Department of Education

Newcastle

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
4 April 2023

Job overview

Location

 Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley   

 
Advertisement Number A900119461

Number of Positions

 1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $145,499.00. This position attracts a base salary of $130,094.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Warners Bay High School
Principal Network Lake Macquarie North
Staffing Area Lake Macquarie
 FTE 1.000

Contact Name Julie Cupitt
Contact Phone number 4943 9488

Closing Date

 29-Mar-2023, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

 TCH Other

Organisation

 Teaching Service 
Position Information 

Warners Bay High School is a leading comprehensive 7–12 school with an enrolment of approximately 1300 students. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school enjoys an excellent reputation in the community for the realisation of its motto, “Quality Education for All”. Warners Bay High School is committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of every learner and reflect future-focused best practice. Excellent academic achievement is supported by a wide range of outstanding extra-curricular and co-curricular programs. The cohesive and experienced school staff thoroughly analyse school data to collaboratively develop innovative, evidence-based programs and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in student learning outcomes. A strong sense of community exists across the school’s Community of Schools with its four partner primary schools. Further information is available on the school website https://warnersbay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/.  

  
Specific Selection Criteria 
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 7-10 (ENG), English Years 11-12 (ESG) and English Extensions 1 & 2 (ENE).  
  2. Demonstrated ability to work as a highly effective and collaborative member of the school executive leadership team to lead initiatives that address whole school strategic directions and targets. 
  3. Proven capacity to lead and work collaboratively with colleagues to implement evidence-based faculty and whole school literacy initiatives that have resulted in improved learning outcomes for all students.   
  4. Demonstrated ability to lead the English faculty team in the implementation of the new 7-10 English syllabus, including developing and evaluating teaching and learning programs and assessment practices that enhance learning outcomes for students with a diverse range of learning and wellbeing needs. 
  5. Outstanding skills in leading a culture of high expectations that fosters deep engagement and enhanced learning outcomes for Stage 6 students. 
  
General Selection Criteria 
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies
 
Conditions 

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.

 

 
Special Notes 

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

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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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