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Location

Wales | United Kingdom

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Job description

Head Teacher Special Education - Kurri Kurri High School -0000AHLW

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Location

Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Advertisement Number A900132754

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $157,842.00. This position attracts a base salary of $140,502.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Kurri Kurri High School

Principal Network Cessnock

Staffing Area Maitland

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Kasey Brady

Contact Phone number 02 4937 1877

Contact School Admin -99999999

Closing Date

20-Mar-2024, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information Kurri Kurri High School is set in the semi-rural area of the Hunter Valley. It is a proud local high school that has serviced the local area since 1956. Many families have generational patronage to the high school and strong local links to community continue to offer opportunities to students. 80 staff support the school with the academic, social and emotional development of the young people in our care.  The school has a population of 931 in 2023 and has 9 support classes in Kuta Kaya. The school has a dedicated Study Centre that services the 190 students who proudly identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The centre also caters for senior students who enjoy the longer opening hours for support with assessments and study time. The school's tagline is 'creating futures'. The unique nature of the school architecture centres around the creation of a staged approach to learning. HUB learning, global citizenship and future pathways define the stages of learning as the blue print for student learning and success. We are a BYOD school with a strong digital landscape with the use of CANVAS to shape online, blended and flexible learning opportunities. Student agency through SRC, Interact and Junior AECG help to make the decisions of the school in improvements and ways of thinking, learning and working.

Specific Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 

1. Approval to teach Special Education and/or recent school-based experience and expertise teaching students with complex needs, including but not limited to students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and challenging behaviours.
2. Demonstrated expertise in leading staff to develop and implement flexible and innovative learning programs designed to enhance student engagement and support the wellbeing needs of students with additional leaning and support needs.
3. Extensive knowledge and understanding of curriculum and assessment practices as well as a proven ability to use evidence to improve the teaching and learning across subjects and improve learning outcomes for all students.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate quality individualised learning and support programs including transition programs, to facilitate improved outcomes for all students.
5. Demonstrated commitment and understanding of cultural sensitivity with a strong focus on enhancing and engaging Aboriginal families while maintaining positive community relationships.

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 policy

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 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 ( [email protected] ) 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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Salary

$157.84k per annum