Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Rouse Hill High School

Permanent full-time job at Rouse Hill High School (Kellyville, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000ANIL
Closing date December 4, 2024 (AEST)
Location 240 Withers Rd, Rouse Hill NSW 2155 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Simon Kelly
9836 1890

About this job

Position Information

Rouse Hill High School is a comprehensive high school in the growing northwest Sydney area. In 2025, it is expected that student numbers will reach 1410 with a teaching staff of 92. Additional to our mainstream, the school has one autism class. Stage six students study the Higher School Certificate using the compressed curriculum model. The school has a focus on collaborative practice to improve teaching practice and student outcomes. There is a strong culture of allowing staff opportunities for growth and development through whole school initiatives and leadership roles. The school is supported by small but active P&C.

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, 

·         Demonstrated capacity to lead and coordinate initiatives to strengthen student pathways and transition points for Stage 5 and 6

·         Proven ability to work collaboratively with all key stakeholders, including the parent community, to oversee and improve systems involving student credentialing

·         Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively to manage whole school VET oversight

·         Demonstrated ability to work with other faculty leaders to develop and evaluate school strategic directions to establish and maintain high expectations

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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