Head Teacher Mathematics - Jindabyne High School
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2024
Job overview
Location
Illawarra & South CoastNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Kelly Henretty
Closing Date
29-May-2024, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceJindabyne High School will be moving to a newly established site, scheduled to be opened in 2024. Located on the Barry Way next to the NSW Sport and Recreation Centre, this exciting project provides Jindabyne with a new primary and new high school at the Jindabyne Education Campus. In Term 3, 2023, Jindabyne Central School transitioned to two separate schools that will remain on the previous Jindabyne Central School site until they move to the new campus in 2024.
Jindabyne is located at the base of the Snowy Mountains on Ngarigo land approximately two hours south of Canberra. Jindabyne High School currently has a student population of approximately 320 students (approximately 3% identifying as Aboriginal) and the planned build caters for expansion to approximately 500 students. Through collective efficacy we foster equity and personal best to ensure resilience, pride and a love of learning. We cater for a diverse student population and place a strong focus on academics, sport, creative and performing arts and technology to meet student need, student aspiration and the provision of opportunity. The new facility will support a focus on successful pathways to post school destinations, including tertiary study and trades-based employment and study. The 7 to 12 curriculum is responsive and flexible with streamlined transition points throughout each student's schooling life. High expectations, quality curriculum delivery and wellbeing support ensure innovative teaching and learning that empowers student success. The school’s unique context provides opportunity for a variety of specialised programs and extra-curricular events. Strong parent and community partnerships support enriched learning experiences and provide meaningful connections to broader perspectives and opportunities.
- Approval to teach Mathematics 7 – 12 and willingness to teach Mathematics Extensions 1 and 2.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career through professional learning and evidence based, reflective teaching practices to promote quality teaching, learning and assessment.
- Ability to source, analyse and interpret internal and external data to lead the evaluation and development of programs that support student growth and attainment.
- Demonstrated visible leadership with the capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to drive whole school improvement through effective implementation of initiatives aligned to the Strategic Improvement Plan.
The successful applicant may be eligible to receive a one-off recruitment payment of $20,000. (Conditions apply).
A relocation support package of $5,000 up to $8,000 will be available for eligible applicants.
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 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.
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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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