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Head Teacher Teaching and Learning - Merewether High School

Head Teacher Teaching and Learning - Merewether High School

NSW Department of Education

Newcastle

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
13 April 2021

Job overview

Location

 Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley   

 
Advertisement Number A900098491

Number of Positions

 1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $137,486.00. This position attracts a base salary of $124,038.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Merewether High School
Principal Network Newcastle
Staffing Area Newcastle
 FTE 1.000

Contact Name Nerine Hazlewood
Contact Phone number 49693855

Closing Date

 14-Apr-2021

Job Category

 TCH Other

Organisation

 Teaching Service 
Position Information 

Merewether High School is an academically selective high school located in Newcastle. It has a high profile and is acknowledged for achieving excellence. Merewether High School is an inspirational model of public education that nurtures the academic, physical, social and emotional wellbeing of all students. The school's core values of integrity, diversity and excellence underpin a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which is focused on high expectations for student academic achievement. 

In 2021, 1085 students enrolled from a wide geographical area across the Hunter Region including 16 Aboriginal students. The school has an active and supportive parent body who engage in parent learning groups and who collaboratively lead our P&C, canteen and Duke of Edinburgh program. The school has a partnership with the Muloobinbah Local Aboriginal Consultative Group to support students in achieving success in the HSC and to connect with their cultural identity. The school has built a strong community committed to excellence, diversity and the fostering of individual talents.

Merewther High School's 93 highly skilled, experienced and dedicated staff members provide quality teaching and learning experiences with an emphasis on, and understanding of, strategies that challenge, develop high potential and meet the needs of gifted students. Staff encourage students to be innovative thinkers and confident and independent learners who possess strong ethical values and a highly developed social conscience.

The school has high expectations of all students, consistent with each student's ability and the belief that everyone can achieve their personal best. Our students thrive in an atmosphere which provides a range of talent development opportunities. These include co-curricular learning experiences, strong enrichment opportunities, programs for students with high potential, passions in sport and creative and performing arts, leadership and school and community service.

The school offers extensive student leadership opportunities that successfully promote a positive school culture and a philosophy of social justice which is evidenced by a highly effective and visible prefect body and student representative council. A number of significant partnerships with our community enhance student outcomes across all domains of giftedness. This includes active links with Australian and overseas based universities, staff leading the NSW DoE Arts Unit Hunter Wind Ensemble and Hunter Singers initiatives and a range of international co-curricular excursions.

  
Specific Selection Criteria 
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 
1. Evidenced ability to plan and lead collaborative, whole school high impact professional learning that supports a dedicated school staff to maintain high academic, social and cultural expectations across the school and community.
2. Extensive knowledge and understanding of current research and demonstrated implementation of leading the teaching and learning of high potential and gifted students for improved outcomes.
3. Demonstrated instructional leadership to lead staff through whole school curriculum change to meet the needs of students in the current educational landscape.
4. Proven ability to lead the analysis of data to inform strategic planning, identify opportunities for student growth and implement evidence-based teaching practice across the school.​
  
General Selection Criteria 
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies
 
Conditions 

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.

 
Special Notes 

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

 

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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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