NSW Department of Education
Location
Wales | United Kingdom
Job description
Head Teacher Science - Woolgoolga High School -0000AGFJ
.
Advertisement Number A900131942
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 Woolgoolga High School
Principal Network Grafton
Staffing Area Clarence/Coffs Harbour
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Lu Nickell
Contact Phone number 02 66541500
Contact School Admin -99999999
Position Information Woolgoolga High School is located 25km north of Coffs Harbour and is part of the Northern Beaches Community of Schools. The school is home to students from varied backgrounds including a large Sikh community. Woolgoolga High School has quality facilities and is located in a natural bushland and coastal environment. The current enrolment is approximately 860 students, including 120 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The school is situated on the traditional lands of the Gumbaynggirr people whose language is part of the school curriculum. Woolgoolga High School prides itself on its integration of technology in the curriculum and is a school where students are treated with respect and as individuals. An exemplary student wellbeing system is in place and is supported by various community outreach programs. Learning is our priority with a focus on literacy, numeracy, Aboriginal education, and maximising student engagement.
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Demonstrated expertise in leading the implementation of explicit teaching and learning pedagogies designed to engage, support and extend students from a range of abilities and diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career through evidence informed teaching and learning practices, professional learning, and reflective practices promoting effective teaching and learning.
Proven capacity to successfully lead Science staff using current research to support a culture of continuous improvement in the planning and teaching of Science courses across all stages to foster a culture of student engagement and high academic achievement.
Ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole school processes and initiatives that address school priorities.
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 .Job tags
Salary
$157.84k per annum
