Head Teacher Mathematics - Casino High School

NSW Department of Education; Casino; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Casino High School, part of the NSW Department of Education, invites applications for an unconditional Head Teacher: Mathematics (7-12). You will lead teaching and learning programs, drive school improvement in numeracy and literacy, and work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to enhance outcomes.

You will model educational leadership, manage diverse staff, analyse data to inform directions, and contribute to whole-school planning.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee teaching, learning and assessment in Mathematics (7-12).
• Lead staff in development of teaching programs and learning practices.
• Contribute to data analysis, school directions and planning for improvement.
• Engage with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families to enhance outcomes.
• Support whole-school improvement in numeracy and literacy.

Skills

Educational leadership

Data analysis

Curriculum knowledge

Staff motivation

Education

Full teaching approval (NSW)

Job description

Casino High School is a comprehensive high school with an enrolment of approximately 650 students; including 33% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and a Support Unit meeting the needs of approximately 80 students across 9 classes. Casino is a regional town located in Northern New South Wales with a rural demographic on Bundjalung land of the Gallibal people. The school focuses on every student's wellbeing to ensure they are educated in a supportive and nurturing environment, tending to each student's individual needs. We have embedded the Positive behaviour for Learning (PBL) program at our school and instill our values of Respect, Inclusion, Safety and Effort (RISE) at all times. We acknowledge the great efforts of all our students. We have a diverse and innovative staff that are able to engage students through varied curriculum choices which meet academic, vocational (VET, TVET and School to Work), sporting and social needs of our students. The Casino community are active participants in school events and the development of stronger partnerships and programs within the school setting enable our students to gain 'real world' experiences. Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Approval to teach Mathematics (7-12) with demonstrated capacity to lead staff in the development of teaching and learning programs and assessment practices.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team with diverse teaching experience, demonstrating capacity to collaboratively engage and motivate teachers to adopt innovative pedagogy and to inspire the potential of all students.
• Demonstrated capacity to support whole school programs which includes contributing to data analysis, school directions and school planning. This could include but is not limited to leading whole school improvement in numeracy and literacy.
• Proven ability to work effectively with students, staff and carers, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander families, to positively enhance school culture and academic 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

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.

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