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About this job
Position Information
Bankstown Girls High School is a comprehensive secondary school established in 1960, located in Sydney's Southwest. Our student population of 570 girls reflects a diverse range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Notably, 98% of our students come from non-English speaking backgrounds, and 30% require varying levels of support in English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D). We cater for students at all achievement levels including high potential and gifted students. At Bankstown Girls High School, we provide a variety of learning experiences that focus on STEAM pedagogy including design thinking and inquiry-based learning. Our approach aims to enhance academic performance and foster a commitment to excellence, preparing students for success in a global society. We are dedicated to nurturing each student's potential and promoting a love of lifelong learning. Our values of integrity, respect, collaboration and excellence guide our efforts to instil a sense of community responsibility while equipping students with the academic, social and emotional skills needed to thrive. In our inclusive environment, we encourage resilience and empower students to pursue their ambitions and make a positive impact. Our school benefits from the support of a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We have established partnerships with local primary schools, universities, cultural institutions, businesses and community groups. Our students actively represent the school in various activities across the metropolitan area, including music and sports, achieving recognition at regional levels.
General Selection Criteria
Specific Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development and delivery of engaging and inclusive TAS programs that foster creativity, problem-solving, and future-focused learning, particularly encouraging girls’ participation in STEM and technology-based subjects.
- Demonstrated excellence in communication, along with strong organisational and management capabilities to successfully manage resources and systems in a diverse TAS and CAPA faculty.
- Demonstrated ability to build staff capacity and foster a culture of high expectations, while being a collaborative and visible leader who works effectively with the executive to implement whole school priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to enhance student agency and opportunities through purposeful engagement with parents, carers, and other stakeholders
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.
This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
Please note:
• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.
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.