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About this job
Position Information
Dubbo College South Campus is part of Dubbo College, a three-campus collegiate enrolling approximately 1750 students located in the central west of NSW. South Campus is one of two junior campuses with a current enrolment of 750 students in Years 7 to 10. There are 9 Specialist Support classes with an enrolment of 71 students. 41% of students identify as Aboriginal and are supported by an Aboriginal Education Officer, Clontarf, NASCA and a school funded Aboriginal School and Community Engagement Officer. With a focus on excellent student outcomes in an environment of inclusion, tolerance for difference and pursuit of equity, the campuses of Dubbo College have established a reputation for providing high level opportunities for all. The College focuses on academic, sporting and cultural outcomes for students whilst valuing citizenship and contribution to the community. The school has strong links with the Local Dubbo AECG, external agencies and TAFE.
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
- Demonstrated capacity to initiate, develop and implement whole school wellbeing programs, with evidence of student impact to support the academic, social and wellbeing needs of students.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build authentic relationships and partnerships within the school community to enhance the wellbeing of all students and foster a positive school culture.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively case manage complex student wellbeing needs and liaise with external agencies and departments to coordinate and engage wrap around support to facilitate improved student engagement in learning.
- A visible leader with capacity to work collaboratively as part of the school executive team to lead quality, evidence-based wellbeing initiatives related to the school’s strategic directions.
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.