Head Teacher Mathematics - Wollumbin High School

Permanent full-time job at Wollumbin High School (Murwillumbah, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000ARZ1
Closing date November 20, 2024 (AEST)
Location North Arm Rd, Murwillumbah 2484 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Kelly Spilstead
0428828384

About this job

Position Information

Murwillumbah and Wollumbin High Schools merged in 2023. In 2025, Murwillumbah Learning Community High School will become Murwillumbah High School and Wollumbin High School on their original sites.
Wollumbin High School with an enrolment of approx 260 students, including 13% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 4% enrolments of students with English as an additional language or dialect. Cohesive teams drive school improvement through a focus on student excellence, high expectations, engagement, collaboration and reflective practice. Students have access to a broad curriculum, including Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses. Special education classes will provide comprehensive programs for students with additional needs. Staff are committed and caring with a balance of early career and highly experienced teachers. Partnerships with partner schools, parents and community are highly valued. Strong partnerships have been formed with an engaged and supportive school community. Additional information is located on the school website https://wollumbin-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. Demonstrated capacity to deliver high quality, innovative mathematics instruction across Stages 4 to 6, utilising evidence based teaching strategies that engages all students including Aboriginal students, promoting a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
2. Highly organised with a proven capacity to balance teaching responsibilities with broader administrative tasks including the ability to support and lead, syllabus implementation, record keeping, assessment & reporting and NAPLAN co ordination.
3. A team orientated leader committed to contributing positively to a collaborative and inclusive school culture. Ability to work closely with colleagues to enhance curriculum, support wellbeing initiatives,  and foster a school environment characterised by high expectations, support and respect  for all students.
4. Capacity to collaborate on the development and management of whole school activities. Experience or willingness to develop skills in using timetable and school management software, with a flexible, problem solving approach to meeting the needs of the school 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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