Head Teacher Special/Inclusive Education - Bossley Park High School
NSW Department of Education
Sydney
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 June 2023
Job overview
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Davide Foti
Closing Date
14-Jun-2023, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceBossley Park High School is a large co-educational high school proudly serving the South Western Sydney community since 1988. There are 1250 students in the school, 82% of the student population come from a language background or dialect other than English, 62% of students are learning English as an additional language and 10% of students are from a refugee background. The major cultural groups are Arabic, Spanish, Assyrian, Italian, Eastern European, and Southeast Asian backgrounds. The school has a Disability Support Unit catering to students with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
The school is recognised for its broad curriculum including programs that support the development of talent and high potential in a range of areas, including visual arts, robotics, accelerated mathematics, performing arts - dance, music, and drama, and a selective talented football program for both boys and girls. The school also offers HSC Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses in Construction, Business Services, Hospitality, and Entertainment Industry to cater to a variety of career pathways. We foster strong partnerships with universities, businesses, and community groups to provide further opportunities and experiences to strengthen learning and engagement for our students. The school prides itself on outstanding academic success, high-quality teaching and learning, and the inclusion of STEM education across the curriculum.
Bossley Park High promotes Positive Behaviours for Learning to support a safe, respectful learner code. It is well respected in the community for its positive learning environment, strong student wellbeing, leadership initiatives, and engagement programs that nurture students to connect, thrive, and succeed.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Approval to teach Special Education, and/or experience and knowledge in Special Education practices, including strategies for supporting students with disabilities.
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Proven ability to lead and manage a team of educators and support staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
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Highly developed ability to work collaboratively with the school executive in leading and implementing whole school initiatives.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
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.
About NSW Department of Education
- 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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