Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Asquith Girls High School

Permanent full-time job at Asquith Girls High School (Asquith, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)

Job Reference 0000AWWE

Closing date April 16, 2025, 2 a.m. (AEST)

Location Stokes Ave, Asquith 2077 NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Elizabeth Amvrazis
94776411

About this job

Position Information

Asquith Girls High School is committed to developing young women who are independent and responsible learners and leaders, able to work cooperatively as future citizens. The school prides itself on its holistic approach to education and enjoys a high standing in its community. There are many opportunities for students to achieve personal excellence in the areas of academic studies, sports, leadership, performing and creative arts, citizenship, and co-curricular activities. The effective implementation of PERMA, Restorative Justice and Mediation practices, and the Asquith Individualised Mentoring Coach initiative continue to be our major priorities in our future-focused teaching and learning culture for every student to achieve and thrive. The excellent academic and extra-curricular achievements of our 600 students, not only reflect the hard work but also the dedication of our caring and professional staff. Our school community is highly engaged and contributes to whole school decisions and endorses the school's Strategic Directions.

In 2026 the school will transition to a co-educational setting starting with years 7, 9 and 11.

Additional information about the school, including the Annual Report 2023 and Asquith Girls High School 2022-2026 Strategic Improvement Plan are available on the school's website: http://www.asquithgir-h.schools.nsw.edu.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

1. Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, demonstrated capacity to evaluate and lead transformational pedagogies to empower all educators to use effective evidence-based teaching practices and create a school culture focused on continuous learning to enhance learnership effectiveness, raise the KLA performance bar, and empower student leadership and agility.

2. Demonstrated high ability to work with Middle Leaders to lead high-performing teams, mentor multidisciplinary teams and beginning teachers to embed high-impact practices to address the Literacy, Numeracy, and High Potential and Gifted needs and aspirations of diverse learners.

3. Experience and demonstrated achievement in the successful development and implementation of a professional learning program to identify whole school teaching and learning patterns and implement with champion educators’ reflective teacher practices to highly influence student and school improved performance.

4. A dynamic, progressive member and evaluative thinker of the leadership team with demonstrated exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills in consulting, negotiating, and liaising with the school’s key stakeholders and the wider educational 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.

Applicants seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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