Head Teacher Creative & Performing Arts - Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus

Permanent full-time job at Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus (North Curl Curl, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000APVP
Closing date October 23, 2024, 1 a.m. (AEST)
Location 138 Abbott Rd, North Curl Curl 2099 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Kathy O'Sullivan
99053982

About this job

Position Information

Northern Beaches Secondary College Manly Campus caters for high potential and gifted learners. Students enrolling at our school are selected on the basis of results in the Selective School Test conducted by the NSW Department of Education, High Performance Unit. The student population of 800 is stable, based on this enrolment process.  

We are one of five campuses in the Northern Beaches Secondary College which provides our students with opportunities to access a wide range of enrichment and curriculum choices, including a comprehensive range of academically challenging HSC subjects and access to a range of TAFE courses. 

We are committed to creating a unique teaching and learning environment which nurtures the whole child whilst celebrating academic excellence, personal best and giving back to the community within a holistic wellbeing framework. We extend our high potential and gifted students through enrichment and acceleration, and a broad range of extracurricular programs including sporting, cultural and academic opportunities.  In CAPA we offer Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts.

High Impact Professional Learning for teachers will support all Strategic Improvement Plan initiatives, incorporating a focus on the development of data literacy to support evaluative practices and student outcomes.

The school is also committed to the continued implementation of strategies to support the 2021 High Potential and Gifted Education Policy through the provision of accelerated subjects, as well as broadened extension and enrichment opportunities for all students. To prepare students for life beyond school, they reflect upon their learning attributes through individual Manly Learner Portfolios. These attributes include: resilient and self-directed, creative, critical thinkers, reflective, self-aware, organised and efficient, global citizens, communicators and collaborators.

There is a valued partnership between the school and the Parents and Community through collaborative decision making and funding of school-based initiatives. As equal stakeholders we are committed to working together to ensure the best outcomes for all students.

 

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
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 
  1. Capacity to lead staff from across CAPA to deliver high quality curriculum through differentiated teaching and learning and assessment practices that cater for high potential and gifted creative and performing arts students.
  2. Capacity to provide strong educational leadership to collaborate with co-curricular teams to map the continuum of learning to deliver positive outcomes for high potential and gifted students.
  3. Demonstrated ability to cultivate positive relationships with faculty, the executive team, and wider school and educational community, through exemplary interpersonal, collaborative, and communication skills.
  4. Demonstrated ability to actively participate in collaborative leadership for whole-school improvement aligned with the school's strategic directions and vision, resulting in enhanced learning outcomes for all students and staff.
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 (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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