Head Teacher Languages other than English - Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus

Permanent full-time job recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000ASUD
Closing date December 4, 2024 (AEST)
Location Owen & Burrawan Sts, Port Macquarie 2444 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Kristen Miller
0265831844

About this job

Position Information

Hastings Secondary College was formed in 2015 with two 7-12 campuses - Port Macquarie and Westport. The College has grown dynamically with staff, parents and students working together to promote public education in an area spoilt for choice in terms of educational offerings. We have 175 dedicated teachers consisting of early career, mid–career and experienced teachers, along with support and administrative staff. The student body consists of an enrolment of approximately 1300. 

We have created a dynamic learning environment that provides a diverse curriculum that allows students to pursue individual pathways. There are a variety of programs and activities open to Aboriginal students including the Clontarf Academy for boys and Sista Connections for girls. The College has an Aboriginal enrolment of 18%.

Additional information about Hastings Secondary College and Port Macquarie Campus can be located at: https://hastingssecondarycollege-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, 

  • Approval to teach and experience teaching an additional language other than English such as Italian or Japanese in a comprehensive secondary campus setting. 

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build capacity of staff and drive improvement in Languages and other faculties

  • Capacity to work as a collaborative and innovative member of the executive team to implement the school strategic plan.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a school executive to further the goals of the school and its community. 
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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