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Head Teacher Mathematics - Broken Hill High School

Head Teacher Mathematics - Broken Hill High School

NSW Department of Education

New South Wales

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 June 2022

Job overview

Location

 Regional NSW   

 
Advertisement Number A900108692

Number of Positions

 1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $140,923.00. This position attracts a base salary of $126,568.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Broken Hill High School
Principal Network Far West
Staffing Area Broken Hill
 FTE 1.000

Contact Name Ross Mackay
Contact Phone number 08 80881522

Closing Date

 08-Jun-2022

Job Category

 TCH Other

Organisation

 Teaching Service 
Position Information 

Broken Hill High School is a comprehensive high school with 470 students (22% Aboriginal) in Far West New South Wales. The school is proud of its academic, cultural and sporting achievements as well as catering for all students. The school has five support classes for students with disabilities and diverse learning needs. The school has an ongoing partnership with AURORA College and shares some senior curriculum with a neighbouring high school. Strong community ties are evident through the Parents and Citizens Committee as well as the “Golden Oldies” group, which is made up of past alumni who attended the school over fifty years ago. The school has a strong welfare focus and has a positive behaviour focus. The Clontarf foundation has set up an academy at the school to assist Aboriginal boys with their education and career pathways. 

  
Specific Selection Criteria 

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 

Ability to lead your team to cater for a culturally diverse range of students and ensure that Aboriginal perspectives and practices are introduced. 

Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team, school and wider community to implement programs that address whole school numeracy priorities and initiatives. 

Strong commitment to differentiated teaching, learning and assessment to provide equitable opportunities for all students. 

Demonstrated ability to provide strong educational leadership for a range of staff at different career stages with the ability to lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning.  

  
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.

 

From 8 November 2021 all Department of Education employees undertaking relevant work, including any work conducted on a NSW school site, will be required to meet mandatory double vaccination requirements against COVID-19. The successful candidate for this position will be required to meet mandatory double vaccination requirements prior to the Department of Education finalising the appointment of the candidate and entry on duty. Further information on the Department’s COVID-19 response is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

 
Special Notes 

Broken Hill High School is a 6 point school and as such attracts additional incentives. Please refer to: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teach-nsw/find-teaching-jobs/choose-rural/benefits-and-incentives

 

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, 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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