Head Teacher Mathematics - Davidson High School

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson High School is inviting applications for the Head Teacher Mathematics position. The role requires leading teaching programs and resources, collaborating with the executive team, and driving whole-school improvement in mathematics within the Sydney Region.

The successful candidate will have unconditional teaching approval, strong leadership and communication skills, and a track record of improving student outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Qualifications

• Unconditional full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education
• Ability to lead whole-school improvement initiatives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build relationships and improve outcomes
• Proven capacity to motivate and lead a diverse team to develop teaching programs and resources
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives addressing whole school priorities.
• Motivate and lead a diverse team to develop teaching programs and resources.
• Collaborate with the executive team to improve teaching practice and student outcomes

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Curriculum development

Job description

Job Description - Head Teacher Mathematics - Davidson High School (0000BFCP)

Head Teacher Mathematics - Davidson High School - 0000BFCP

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Location

Sydney Region

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

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

Have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead initiatives that address whole school priorities.

Effective interpersonal and communication skills withthe ability to build relationships that grow student outcomes and staff capacity.

Proven capacity to motivate and lead a diverse team to continue to develop best teaching practice and to plan and develop teaching programs and resources.

General Selection Criteria

• 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

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.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.