Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - West Wyalong High School
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2024
Job overview
Location
Regional NSWNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Gregory Sheens
Closing Date
08-May-2024, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceAt West Wyalong High School we are committed to providing an inclusive environment that engages our students in becoming motivated, successful learners focusing on academic and social growth. Every student and every teacher will be challenged to improve every year.
West Wyalong High School is a comprehensive rural education school in the northwestern part of the Riverina, situated on the lands of the Wiradjuri people, 155 kms Northeast of Griffith. The school serves the town of West Wyalong and surrounding villages in the Bland Shire. The enrolment 7 to 12 has ranged between 265-310 over the past 5 years. In 2024 we have a population of 270 students of which 55 identify as having an Aboriginal background and 22 students are EAL/D.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team on whole school priorities.
- Demonstrated understanding of the major Technological and Applied Studies (TAS) areas and successful achievement in their own specialist area.
- Understanding the educational implications for schools meeting the needs of students from rural and low socio-economic communities.
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.
A Relocation support payment of $5,000 up to $8,000 will be available for eligible applicants.
West Wyalong High School is a 4-point school and as such attracts additional incentives. Please refer to:https://education.nsw.gov.au/teach-nsw/find-teaching-jobs/choose-rural/benefits-and-incentives/how-the-benefits-work
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.
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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.
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