Head Teacher Mathematics - Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus

Permanent full-time job at Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus (Tumbi Umbi, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000ASFU
Closing date December 4, 2024 (AEST)
Location Bellevue Rd, Tumbi Umbi 2261 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Elizabeth Bate
02 43856802

About this job

Position Information

Situated on the Central Coast, between the ocean and the lake in Darkinjung Country, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College (TLSC) Tumbi Umbi Campus is a vibrant and welcoming middle years campus of TLSC. We have an enrolment of 860 students, with 130 students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. 

Our Campus is an inclusive school community, catering for the diverse learning needs of all students, including our inclusion and support faculty and fostering the talents of HPGE students by providing enrichment opportunities for all students throughout their school journey. The Campus values positive partnerships with the Parents and Citizens' Association and is an integral member of the Kuriwa Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, collaborating closely with partner primary schools as part of the Tuggerah Lakes Learning Community.  Our staff are committed to providing an innovative curriculum and extra curricula activities within a safe, supportive setting. The Campus’ wellbeing is based on positive psychology research and focused on relationships, routines and rituals that build and strengthen connections.

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 Mathematics 7-12 with demonstrated evidence of exceptional classroom teaching and results driven by data informed practice. 

2.     Capacity to lead the Mathematics faculty to plan, implement and review curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs to enhance learning outcomes.

3.     Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a proven capacity to work collegially with the executive team to identify, develop and lead initiatives to support the school's strategic directions.    

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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