Head Teacher Industrial Arts - John Edmondson High School

EducationHQ; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 110 000 - 140 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

John Edmondson High School in South-West Sydney seeks a Head Teacher Industrial Arts to lead the delivery of the Industrial Arts curriculum and oversee workshops and equipment for senior secondary students. The role requires strong curriculum knowledge and proven leadership to drive high-quality teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will manage resources, ensure WHS compliance, and collaborate with the school executive to advance whole-school improvement priorities and student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Industrial Arts curriculum and ability to lead quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• Ability to lead and develop a collaborative faculty team, building staff confidence and capability in curriculum delivery, workshop practice and use of equipment.
• Expertise in faculty organisation and continuous improvement, including workshop, equipment and resource management, with WHS compliance.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills to work with the school executive and contribute to whole-school improvement.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Industrial Arts curriculum delivery and assessment.
• Develop and manage workshops, equipment and resources with a safety-focused approach.
• Ensure compliance with WHS in practical learning environments.
• Collaborate with school leadership to drive whole-school improvement priorities.

Connaissances

Industrial Arts

Curriculum leadership

Team leadership

WHS compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Formation

NSW Full Approval to Teach

Description du poste

Head Teacher Industrial Arts - John Edmondson High School

John Edmondson High School, with an enrolment of approximately 1120 students, including 67% of students from a non-english speaking background and 31 Aboriginal students, is a dynamic Year 7 - 12 comprehensive co-educational high school. The school serves a community in South-West Sydney in the Glenfield area that includes a wide range of families from diverse cultural and socio-economic groups living in suburban, as well as semi-rural environments. The school has an extensive curriculum and promotes academic, sporting and leadership development and achievement. Innovative features include extensive technological resources and numerous opportunities for student enrichment. Strong links with partner Primary Schools as well as external providers are being extended to further develop student opportunities for learning and success. Applicants should refer to the school website for additional information:

About this job

Position Information

John Edmondson High School, with an enrolment of approximately 1120 students, including 67% of students from a non-english speaking background and 31 Aboriginal students, is a dynamic Year 7 - 12 comprehensive co-educational high school. The school serves a community in South-West Sydney in the Glenfield area that includes a wide range of families from diverse cultural and socio-economic groups living in suburban, as well as semi-rural environments. The school has an extensive curriculum and promotes academic, sporting and leadership development and achievement. Innovative features include extensive technological resources and numerous opportunities for student enrichment. Strong links with partner Primary Schools as well as external providers are being extended to further develop student opportunities for learning and success. Applicants should refer to the school website for additional information:

https://jedmondson-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

General Selection Criteria

1. 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 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. 1. Strong knowledge of Industrial Arts curriculum, with the capacity to lead high-quality curriculum delivery and assessment, and a willingness to undertake the required training to support the delivery of VET Construction.
2. 2. Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a collaborative faculty team, building staff confidence and capability in curriculum delivery, workshop practice and the effective use of industry-standard equipment.
3. 3. Demonstrated expertise in faculty organisation and continuous improvement, including the effective management of workshops, equipment and resources, with a strong commitment to WHS, compliance and safe practical learning environments.
4. 4. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills, with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of the school executive and contribute to strategic whole-school improvement 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 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. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.