Head Teacher English - Warners Bay High School

Permanent full-time job at Warners Bay High School (Warners Bay, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000ASOE
Closing date December 4, 2024 (AEST)
Location 1 Myles Ave, Warners Bay 2282 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Marcus Neale
02 4954 9488

About this job

Position Information

Warners Bay High School is a leading comprehensive 7–12 school with an enrolment of more than 1200 students. 4% of students identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school enjoys an excellent reputation in the community for the realisation of its motto, “Quality Education for All”. Warners Bay High School is committed to delivering high quality teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of every learner and reflect future-focused best practice. Excellent academic achievement is supported by a wide range of outstanding extra-curricular and co-curricular programs. The cohesive and experienced school staff thoroughly analyse school data to collaboratively develop innovative, evidence-based programs and initiatives to ensure continuous improvement in student learning outcomes. A strong sense of community exists across the school’s Community of Schools with its four partner primary schools. Further information is available on the school website https://warnersbay-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/.  

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. Approval to teach English 7-10, English Years 11-12 and English Extensions 1 & 2.
  2. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as a member of the Executive team to lead improvement processes and initiatives that address the school’s strategic vision and whole school priorities.
  3. Proven ability to develop and lead data informed, differentiated teaching and learning programs across Years 7-12 that enhance learning outcomes for students with a diverse range of learning and wellbeing needs.
  4. Demonstrated deep understanding of, and ability to effectively lead, the implementation of the new English curriculum, including the ability to select quality texts that represent a range of experiences.
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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