Head Teacher Welfare - Sydney Distance Education 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 Lisa Keating
Closing Date
14-Jun-2023, 6:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceSydney Distance Education High School has an enrolment of around 1500 students, including 86 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students, with a fulltime equivalent of 142 teachers and 21.8 administrative and support staff. Committed to excellence and equity in distance education, we are the largest school provider of flexible blended learning programs in NSW, serving students from areas north of Wollongong, south of Newcastle, and west to the Blue Mountains. Close to the central business district of Sydney, we work on the land of the Traditional Custodians, the Gadigal People of Eora Nation. A priority of the school is creating an inclusive and positive school community to support students and staff with increased opportunities to build wellbeing, inclusivity and connection to the school.
Students who meet specific enrolment requirements attend our school because they are not able to attend another school on a fulltime basis. Our students include those with additional learning and support needs, and we also teach students studying single courses which they are not able to access at their home schools. Students may learn in many ways, using written materials and online technologies.
Engagement with creative, challenging and blended learning opportunities is supplemented by inclusive student wellbeing programs and the school's partnerships with communities, families and other schools. Our high expectations are supported by a caring and nurturing environment with strong commitments to sustainability and social justice. We inspire students to learn and live their dreams and are proud of our students whose courage and commitment is reflected in their determination to do their best.
Our website is for communication, collaboration and the celebration of student achievement, showcasing so much of the spirit and success of our school community. Additional information about the school can be accessed on the school website:
www.sydneyh-d.schools.nsw.edu.au
Demonstrated capacity to develop student wellbeing initiatives and implement Departmental policy and procedures to identify and support students with a wide range of wellbeing and learning needs within the context of distance education.
High level organisational skills and demonstrated ability to lead a large wellbeing team in a proactive approach to meeting student needs and managing complexities.
Highly developed capacity to work closely with external agencies, staff, parents/carers and the wider community to support and case manage students with a diverse range of wellbeing needs including at times of crisis.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a dynamic member of the executive team, as well as with whole school staff to identify and lead initiatives that address school strategic directions.
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
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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.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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