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About this job
Position Information
Colyton High School is a fully comprehensive 7-12 coeducational secondary school where the development of strong partnerships with parents/carers and the broader community are actively encouraged and valued. The school has an enrolment of 765 students, 12% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 39% from a language background other than English. A balanced, comprehensive curriculum catering for all levels of ability is provided to students. Effective whole-school literacy and numeracy strategies are complemented by co-curricular programs in the Arts, student agency/leadership, vocational education, environmental education and sport. Special Education classes are integral to the school’s inclusive and student-focused culture. Colyton High School has a committed and professional staff, ranging from early career through to highly experienced. The executive team plays a significant role to ensure quality programs are delivered by highly skilled teachers. Parents/carers and the community value education, opportunities for student leadership and delivery of quality programs which will prepare students for post-secondary success. Colyton High School has a supportive P&C Association, is highly regarded as a strong community-based school and shares positive partnerships with other schools in the broader Colyton area
General Selection Criteria
Specific Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated capacity to lead curriculum reform, working collaboratively to implement teaching and learning practices that meet the needs of a diverse range of students which result in improved engagement and learning.
2. A proven capacity to dynamically work as a productive member of the executive team to lead, implement and support whole school priorities and initiatives in the school’s Strategic Improvement Plan.
3. A visible leader with evidence of well-developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills to positively engage students, parents, colleagues and the wider school community in the support of quality teaching and learning.
4. Proven ability to provide strong leadership in assessment, including implementing innovative initiatives that lead to improved outcomes for a range of learners, including students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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.
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