Head Teacher Science - Miller Technology High School
NSW Department of Education
Sydney
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 March 2021
Job overview
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Ken Edge
Closing Date
03-Mar-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceMiller Technology High School is a comprehensive high school located in Sydney South West with an enrolment of approximately 670 students, with 82% of students from Language Backgrounds Other than English (LBOTE) and 9% Aboriginal students. A well-established Intensive English Centre is located onsite provides English instruction and cultural orientation for new arrivals, refugees and international students. A Support Faculty established in 2015 provides high quality educational experiences for students with special learning needs.
The school has a low socio-economic status with a strong focus on quality teaching, literacy, numeracy, engagement and connected learning. Our students have access to a broad curriculum with our Positive Behaviour for Learning core values of Respect, Inspire, Safe and Excel supporting an inclusive learning environment to aspire students to be the best they can possibly be.
What makes our school special is our enthusiastic staff and the number of unqiue parterships we have with universities, industry and community organisations to enhance our student's real life experiences and pathways to post-school options.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a holistic, relevant and significant education which develops resilient individuals who are empowered to think critically, creatively and will promote a community that values diversity, equity and excellence.
Please refer to the Miller Technology website for further information and the 2018-20 School Plan http://www.miller-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Approval to teach Science and evidence of successful teaching experience in Stage 6 Science.
Demonstrated capacity to lead teachers in devloping innovative, high quality teaching and learning programs and assessment practices that lead to improved student outcomes.
Capacity to lead and support the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices to improve achievement and engagement for a range of student needs and abilities, including Aborignal and LBOTE students.
Demonstrated capacity to work as a dynamic member of the executive leadership team to achieve whole school Strategic Directions.
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills to promote a cohesive, dynamic team environment.
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.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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