Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Inner Sydney High School
NSW Department of Education
Sydney
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 10 August 2021
Job overview
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Robyn Matthews
Closing Date
11-Aug-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceInner Sydney High School (ISHS), located on the corner of Cleveland and Chalmers Streets Surry Hills, next to Prince Alfred Park, will have the capacity for 1200 Years 7 - 12 students, starting with Year 7 students in 2020. The unique design of the school with refurbished heritage buildings and flexible learning spaces is combined with a 14 level high rise with indoor and outdoor recreational areas. The school will be part of a dynamic and diverse educational precinct which is highly energised, engaged and connected. This rare opportunity will allow the successful applicant to work with the Principal and staff to establish this new high school on a historically significant site. The school will have a focus on strong academic excellence with the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning programs. The innovative contemporary learning environment will support students to thrive and enjoy their learning. The school is located in walking distance from bus and train networks, however no on-site parking is available. Further information about the school can be found at: https://innersydneyhighschool.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Approval and successful teaching experience in Technology Mandatory (Stage 4) and approval in at least one of the following Stage 5 and Stage 6 Technology subjects – Industrial Technology/Design and Technology.
2. Demonstrated capacity to lead students and teachers in a contemporary learning environment, offering a highly flexible and dynamic approach to teaching and learning in the establishment of the learning culture in an innovative new school.
3. Demonstrated leadership of curriculum implementation across a Technological & Applied Studies learning environment, catering for the needs of a diverse range of students to ensure high quality outcomes for all learners.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers in project based learning and trans-disciplinary projects as a highly visible member of a small, positive leadership team.
5. Capacity to develop responsive faculty systems and processes in a newly established school.
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 are 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.
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