Head Teacher Special Education - Kincumber High School
NSW Department of Education
Newcastle
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 December 2021
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Brent Walker
Closing Date
08-Dec-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceKincumber High School is a coeducational, comprehensive secondary school proudly serving the Kincumber, Avoca Beach, Copacabana and Pretty Beach areas of the Central Coast. The school's mission is to "achieve and excel" and our strong welfare programs support a friendly and inclusive student body. In 2021 the student population is 1048, including 47 students in the Student Support Unit. Support students are integrated across the school and make a considerable contribution to the social fabric of our school community. The school is also proud to have an Aboriginal enrolment of 49 students and we are a member of the Tjudibaring Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
Kincumber High School is pleased to be a member of the Kincumba Learning Community and together with our partner primary schools, Avoca Beach, Copacabana, Pretty Beach and Kincumber, who work collaboratively to provide a community of schools that value public education for all. Kincumber High School has a strong academic emphasis and a well-deserved reputation for sporting prowess. In addition, music, the visual and performing arts, community service and leadership programs are all vibrant and successful across all groups in the school. The Agriculture farm is also a vibrant part of the school and provides many opportunities for students to be involved in a range of diverse programs.
- Approval to teach special education and/or demonstrated experience in teaching students with hearing, autism, intellectual disabilities, and mental health concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to lead colleagues to plan, implement and review curriculum and evaluate effectiveness of teaching and learning programs resulting in improved learning outcomes.
- Ability to lead a faculty and manage the performance of individuals and teams who work with students with complex needs.
- Commitment to build staff capacity across the school to enhance learning outcomes for students with learning support needs.
- Demonstrated enthusiastic, proactive leadership with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, parents, and the wider community in continuing to build a culture of inclusivity.
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.
From 8 November 2021 all Department of Education employees undertaking relevant work, including any work conducted on a NSW school site, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm full vaccination status prior to the Department of Education finalising the appointment of the candidate and entry on duty. Further information on the Department’s COVID-19 response is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
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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