Head Teacher Welfare - Carlingford High School

Permanent full-time job at Carlingford High School (Carlingford, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000APZG
Closing date October 30, 2024, 1 a.m. (AEST)
Location North Rocks Rd, Carlingford 2118 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Janine Lacey
9871 4222

About this job

Position Information

Carlingford High School, (enrolment 1610 students, including 83 % from a non-English speaking background) is a comprehensive, co-educational school, with a strong commitment to and expectation of excellence. The delivery of quality literacy programs, the promotion of student well-being, and the ongoing development of high-quality teaching and learning programs are key strategic directions. Staff are experienced and supported by an informed and committed parent body. In a diverse curriculum, there is a strong emphasis on quality teaching, the use of evidenced based approaches to maximise student outcomes and the maintenance of high expectations across all areas of school life.

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. As the second Head Teacher Welfare in the school, demonstrated capacity to collaboratively build an effective wellbeing team and professionally develop staff across the school to support and promote student wellbeing.

2. Proven capacity to effectively case manage complex student wellbeing needs and liaise with external agencies and departments to coordinate and engage appropriate support to facilitate improved student engagement in learning.

3. Demonstrated ability and expertise to lead, implement and evaluate strategic initiatives and Department policies and practices that support student wellbeing and the improvement of student learning outcomes in a high performing school.

4. A commitment and willingness to work collaboratively as a proactive member of the executive team and in support of the school's strategic vision and whole school priorities.

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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