Head Teacher Creative and Performing Arts - Dubbo College South Campus

NSW Department of Education; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubbo College South Campus, part of Dubbo College in NSW, seeks a Head Teacher to lead the Creative and Performing Arts program. You will design inclusive teaching and learning initiatives for Years 7–10, and work with staff to raise engagement and achievement across the campus.

You will lead curriculum, assessment and student welfare, build capacity of teams, and foster strong school–community connections while upholding the Department’s Aboriginal education policy and equity goals.

Qualifications

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy.

Skills

Educational leadership

Staff development

Collaborative practice

Communication skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Dubbo College South Campus is part of Dubbo College, a three-campus collegiate enrolling approximately 1700 students located in the central west of NSW. South Campus is one of two junior campuses with a current enrolment of 650 students in Years 7 to 10. There are 9 Specialist Support classes with an enrolment of 76 students. 48% 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. Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Demonstrated capacity to lead the development and implementation of high-quality, inclusive and engaging teaching and learning programs across the Creative and Performing Arts curriculum that cater for the diverse learning needs of students.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and build the capacity of staff through collaborative practices, professional learning and a culture of high expectations, collective responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and promote innovative Creative and Performing Arts initiatives, including extracurricular opportunities, that enhance student engagement, celebrate student achievement and strengthen school and community connections.
• Demonstrated capacity to contribute effectively as a member of the school executive team, leading evidence-informed initiatives that support whole-school priorities, strengthen a positive school culture and improve student learning outcomes.

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.

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

Eligibility Requirements

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. 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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.