Head Teacher Mathematics - Terrigal High School
NSW Department of Education
Newcastle
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 November 2021
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Tania Turik
Closing Date
10-Nov-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceTerrigal High School is a leading comprehensive, co-educational secondary school on the Central Coast. The school has a student population of 977, including a Support Unit with three multi-categorical classes. The school reflects the diversity of the local community with a full range of socio-economic and educational backgrounds. The school's enrolment numbers are increasing across all year groups. EALD support is provided to 2% of the total student enrolment. The school is located on Darkinjung land with 5% of the total student population identifying Aboriginal heritage. The school has a close partnership with the local Kuriwa AECG to enhance Aboriginal cultural programs for all students and staff to address the needs of Aboriginal students.
Terrigal High School has placed student centred, evidence-based practice at the core of all teaching and learning programs. We are focused on increasing student growth across stages 4 and 5 in Literacy and Numeracy, with the promotion of high quality HSC attainment for all students undertaking ATAR and vocational courses.
At Terrigal High School we believe in excellence in all aspects of our school life. The school is committed to supporting student wellbeing through a diverse range of programs and the establishment of a wellbeing hub. Students are involved in a range of leadership and social awareness programs as well as student voice opportunities to influence current and future initiatives. Terrigal High School has a strong sporting achievement and forged respectful and collaborative relationships with wider school community through regular parent and student forums and surveys, and a strong partnership with Terrigal Public School and Erina Heights Public School forming the Terrigal Learning Alliance, to ensure continuity of learning from kindergarten to Year 12.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to lead and support teachers in developing and implementing high quality programs, assessment tasks and learning experiences that are engaging and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners.
- Highly developed capacity and interpersonal skills to lead change based on an understanding of current pedagogical and evidence-informed practices for teachers with a diverse range of skills and experiences.
- Demonstrated capacity to strategically lead professional learning, planning and improvement processes to support the attainment of system negotiated targets within faculty and across the school.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to analyse data, 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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