About this job
Position Information
Wilcannia Central School is defined by strong community engagement and leadership. We deliver tailored learning pathways for students from Pre-school to Year 12. Located in Western NSW on the Darling River, we create a positive educational environment for our 74 students, of which 95 per cent are Aboriginal. As a Connected Communities school, we are part of a supportive network that builds strong partnerships with Aboriginal leaders, our school community, parents and external agencies to provide a holistic approach to education for our students. Our small school setting means we know and care for every child as an individual. We develop innovative curricula and teaching practices in order to meet each child's specific needs, in close partnership with our school colleagues, families and our local community. Our specialist school-wide programs foster engagement and boost literacy and numeracy outcomes. Staffing comprises of a full range of teaching experience with an age range between 25-60 years for most staff. A 2 year 'Incentive Transfer' entitlement for permanent teaching staff contributes to a high percentage of staff turnover. Wilcannia CS staff are committed to achieving the best possible options for all students by developing strong links with parents, community groups, NSW AECG and organisations to enable the realisation. We work hand-in-hand with the community at all stages of their child's schooling, supporting their health and wellbeing as they grow to become the leaders of tomorrow.
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. Strong educational leadership and planning capability combined with creative problem-solving skills to drive innovative programs that lead to high quality outcomes for all students.
2. Demonstrated administrative capacity to initiate, elaborate, implement, and manage whole school attendance and wellbeing systems to ensure school operational and educational effectiveness.
3. Demonstrated capacity to implement the school’s shared vision and sustain a cohesive team in the pursuit of excellence and improvement, whilst maintaining effective partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies.
4. Deep level understanding of the Department of Education’s Connected Communities Strategy, Aboriginal Education Policies and the partnership agreement with the NSW AECG.
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.
