Head Teacher Mathematics - Muirfield High School

Permanent full-time job at Muirfield High School (North Rocks, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000ARGE
Closing date November 20, 2024 (AEST)
Location Barclay Rd, North Rocks 2150 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Jennifer Reeves
9872 2244

About this job

Position Information

Muirfield High School (915 students, including 24% from non-English speaking background) is a comprehensive, coeducational school with highly supportive student welfare structures and student leadership programs. An informed and highly involved community has high expectations for student achievement and engagement. Developing and maintaining academic growth is a focal point of school planning. Stage 6 Mathematics extends from Numeracy to Extension 2.  The Mathematics faculty has a mix of early career and experienced teachers who achieve strong HSC results.  

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, 

Proven capacity to teach Mathematics Extension 1 and 2, with the capacity to develop teacher capability in Stage 6 advanced and extension courses.

Demonstrated ability to implement and lead faculty programs and processes that ensure compliance with and understanding of DoE, NESA and school requirements.

Ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole school initiatives that address school priorities.

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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