Head Teacher Science - Wadalba Community School
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- New
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 22 May 2024
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Carlie Wells
Closing Date
22-May-2024, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceWadalba Community School is a comprehensive Kindergarten to Year 12 Community School located in the Wyong local government area. It boasts a diverse curriculum with over 300 students in its primary school and more than 1200 students in secondary school and approximately 139 Aboriginal students and 7 Support Unit classes. The school values positive partnerships with the Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C) and is an integral member of the Ngara AECG and collaborates closely with neighbouring primary and high schools as part of the Tuggerah Lakes Network and Wadalba Learning Community. Established in 2000, the school is relatively young but has quickly become known for its contemporary teaching and learning practices, and its commitment to drawing on expertise across K–12 levels. Our staff includes an Executive Leadership Team made up of 3 Assistant Principals Primary, 13 Head Teachers Secondary, 3 Deputy Principals Secondary, 1 Deputy Principal Primary, 1 Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support, 1 Principal.
- Demonstrated success in teaching and leading Science through a deep understanding of the curriculum, monitoring and assessment.
- Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively to build positive and authentic partnerships with teachers at various stages of career development and the community.
- Demonstrated instructional leadership skills in gathering, analysing and interpreting school-based and system data to lead the development of innovative programs that support growth and attainment.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a large and diverse team, demonstrating the ability to collaboratively engage and motivate teachers to improve their practice and professional knowledge and build a culture of excellence within the team.
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
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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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