Head Teacher Mathematics - Newcastle High School
NSW Department of Education
Newcastle
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2021
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Joy Lord
Closing Date
03-Mar-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceNewcastle High School is a large, inclusive and diverse comprehensive school, situated on two sites in the centre of the City of Newcastle. The Parkway Avenue, Hamilton South site caters for students from Year 7 through to Year 12, with a diverse, mainstream curriculum. The Cooks Hill Campus (CHC) site on Laman & Union Streets, delivers an alternative curriculum in partnership with Big Picture Australia Education and caters for students from Year 9 through to Year 12. The position of Head Teacher Mathematics is on the Parkway Avenue site. Student enrolment in 2021 is 1259, with approximately 130 students at CHC; 10% identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander; 7% have English as an additional language or dialect; and there is a Support Unit made up of seven classes.
The learning community of Newcastle High School takes great pride in the promotion of tolerance and good citizenship among students, creating a caring and inclusive environment. Opportunities available for students reflect the domains of academic, sporting, creative, cultural, performing arts and public speaking endeavours. Our School Vision states that, “Newcastle High School is an inclusive, diverse community that demonstrates a passion for learning underpinned by determination, hard work and a shared responsibility for growth in all areas of endeavours. Through respectful and meaningful connections, we build resilience and perseverance in order to develop goals that help us expand our creativity, knowledge and understanding.”
- Approval to teach Mathematics 7-10 and willingness to teach Mathematics Extension I and II, with a thorough understanding of the current mathematics curriculum.
- Proven capacity to lead curriculum and assessment improvement, using data analysis and evidence-based practice focused on HSC excellence and high potential students.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and implement innovative, engaging, differentiated and highly effective teaching, learning and assessment practices within mathematics, to improve student learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to lead personalised and whole school numeracy programs to improve outcomes for a diverse range of learners including Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander students, high potential students and those with additional learning needs.
- Highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career, to promote a high-quality teaching, learning and leadership culture.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole school processes and initiatives that support the school’s strategic directions.
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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