Head Teacher Mathematics - Carlingford High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; In loco; AUD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Carlingford High School, a comprehensive co-educational school in NSW, invites applications for a Head Teacher to lead Mathematics 7-12 including Extension 1 and 2. The role requires full approval to teach, capacity to co-lead a high performing Mathematics faculty, and a commitment to diverse student needs including EAL/D and HPGE.

The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality teaching and learning programs, assessment, and staff development within a culture of high expectations

Competenze

• 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.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Lead and co-lead a collaborative, high performing Mathematics faculty as a second Head Teacher in the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and assessment.
• Utilise evidence-based approaches to maximise student outcomes and maintain high expectations across school life.
• Contribute to the school's strategic vision and whole-school priorities as a member of the executive team.

Conoscenze

Educational leadership

Communication

Curriculum knowledge

Resource planning

Diversity & inclusion

Formazione

Teacher certification

Approval to teach NSW

Descrizione del lavoro

Carlingford High School, (enrolment 1923 students, including 84 % from a non-English speaking background) is a comprehensive, co-educational school, with a strong commitment to and expectation of excellence. The delivery of quality literacy programs, the promotion of student well-being, and the ongoing development of high-quality teaching and learning programs are key strategic directions. Staff are experienced and supported by an informed and committed parent body. In a diverse curriculum, there is a strong emphasis on quality teaching, the use of evidenced based approaches to maximise student outcomes and the maintenance of high expectations across all areas of school life. Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, a pproval to teach Mathematics 7-12 including Extension 1 and 2. Capacity to co-lead a collaborative, high performing Mathematics faculty as a second Head Teacher in the development and delivery of high-quality teaching and learning programs and assessment. Demonstrated understanding and capacity to lead staff in supporting the learning needs of a diverse student body, including EAL/D, High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) students, within a culture of high expectations. Proven commitment and ability to work as an effective member of the executive team and contribute to and support the school’s strategic vision and whole school priorities.

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

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. 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. 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. For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.