Head Teacher Welfare - Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus
NSW Department of Education
Newcastle
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 18 May 2021
Job overview
Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Carlie Wells
Closing Date
19-May-2021Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceBerkeley Vale Campus is a co-educational 7-10 campus serving the communities of Killarney Vale, Berkeley Vale and Chittaway Bay on the southern side of Tuggerah Lake. Berkeley Vale Campus is part of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (TLSC) and is a proud member of the Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community (TLLC). The student population in 2020 is 808 students with enrolment numbers growing steadily over the last few years. Berkeley Vale Campus has an ICSEA of 948 and a FOEI value of 113. There is a significant enrolment of Aboriginal students (12.7% of the student population in 2020) and 1% of students have a background where English is an additional language or dialect. The school's staffing entitlement in 2020 was 58 full-time teaching staff and 16 non-teaching staff. The school also employs two Well-being Officers from RAM Equity funds. The current principal has been leading the school for 5 years. There is good stability in permanent classroom teachers and school administration staff with an average length of service between 10 and 11 years. 51% of staff are employed on permanent contracts with 49% being on temporary or casual contracts. Well-being and student learning support have been key drivers for strategic improvement at Berkeley Vale Campus and, as a result, a number of learning support and behaviour programs have been established and are having a positive impact on well-being and achievement in the school. Our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) processes are embedded and we are committing to continuing a focus on consistency of practice.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Demonstrated capacity in developing programs to support, promote and enhance engagement for all students, families and the wider community.
Demonstrated excellence in organisation and administration which contribute to the effective development and implementation of school wellbeing systems that maintain and support wellbeing among students.
Proven leadership capacity to contribute to the strategic directions of the school and responsibility for achieving targets related to wellbeing.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills enabling effective leadership to develop a diverse wellbeing team.
Thorough understanding and evidence of effective implementation of Departmental policies and processes. Demonstrated skills to build and strengthen respectful relationships with Aboriginal students, families and the community.
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 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
About NSW Department of Education
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