Head Teacher Mathematics - Banora Point High School

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs.; Tweed Heads; Vor Ort; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Banora Point High School in Tweed Heads, NSW, invites applications for the Head Teacher Mathematics position. The role leads the Mathematics faculty, guides curriculum delivery, and drives data-informed decisions to raise student achievement and HSC results.

The successful candidate will provide instructional leadership, supervise staff, and collaborate with the School Executive to foster an inclusive learning culture and strong community partnerships.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain a culture of high expectations to develop a cohesive Mathematics faculty.
• Proven ability to design high-quality, differentiated programs, assessment and feedback across Mathematics syllabi.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff and parents and build relationships.

Aufgaben

• Lead and manage the Mathematics faculty to improve student achievement and HSC outcomes.
• Develop and implement differentiated teaching programs and assessment practices across the Mathematics curriculum.
• Collaborate with the School Executive to drive school improvement and community engagement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Data-informed practice

Communication

Ausbildung

Teaching qualification to NSW Department requirements

Jobbeschreibung

Head Teacher Mathematics - Banora Point High School

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. – Tweed Heads NSW

Banora Point High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the Tweed Coast area. The school pays respect to the traditional custodians, the Nganduwal and Goodginburra people of the Minjungbal speaking clans of the Bundjalung nation.The student population is approximately 510, with 10.6% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and less than 2% of students from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) background. The school also includes three support unit classes. Banora Point High School enjoys strong partnerships with the Tweed Wollumbin Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (TWAECG), as well as universities, cultural institutions, local businesses and community organisations. Students have represented the school across the North Coast region and the state in dance, music, sport and youth leadership programs.The school has strengthened its commitment to improving student performance, learning culture, and well-being by building teacher capacity in learning and development, curriculum, and effective classroom practice. The school's core values are Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness to Learn. These values form the foundation of the school's culture of inclusivity and diversity. The focus on every student making measurable learning progress has been driven by continuous improvements in educational leadership.There is a consistent focus on Higher School Certificate performance, including staff professional learning centred on deeper data analysis and application.The school continues to build momentum in the areas of student voice, transition programs and meaningful post school pathways.

Position Information

Banora Point High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the Tweed Coast area. The school pays respect to the traditional custodians, the Nganduwal and Goodginburra people of the Minjungbal speaking clans of the Bundjalung nation.The student population is approximately 510, with 10.6% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and less than 2% of students from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) background. The school also includes three support unit classes. Banora Point High School enjoys strong partnerships with the Tweed Wollumbin Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (TWAECG), as well as universities, cultural institutions, local businesses and community organisations. Students have represented the school across the North Coast region and the state in dance, music, sport and youth leadership programs.The school has strengthened its commitment to improving student performance, learning culture, and well-being by building teacher capacity in learning and development, curriculum, and effective classroom practice. The school's core values are Respect, Responsibility, and Readiness to Learn. These values form the foundation of the school's culture of inclusivity and diversity. The focus on every student making measurable learning progress has been driven by continuous improvements in educational leadership.There is a consistent focus on Higher School Certificate performance, including staff professional learning centred on deeper data analysis and application.The school continues to build momentum in the areas of student voice, transition programs and meaningful post school pathways.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Demonstrated ability to lead and sustain a culture of high expectations to develop a cohesive Mathematics faculty through evidence informed practice that leads to high student achievement.
• Evidence of exemplary leadership in the development of high quality, differentiated programs, assessment and feedback to improve student engagement and achievement across all Mathematics syllabi and whole school numeracy.
• Proven ability to work as a dynamic member of the School Executive to visibly lead improvement initiatives evidenced by data aligned to the strategic directions and achieve system negotiated targets with particular focus on student growth in HSC performance, quality teaching and community engagement.

General Selection Criteria

• 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

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.