Head Teacher Science - Walcha Central School

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

Job summary

Walcha Central School, under the NSW Department of Education, invites applications for a Head Teacher position. The role focuses on leading teaching and learning across multiple faculties, with a strong emphasis on equity, wellbeing and student engagement.

Applicants should have approval to teach Science 7-12 and be willing to teach Mathematics or PDHPE. The successful candidate will lead cross-faculty teams, develop high-quality programs, and work with staff and executive to promote improved

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Science 7-12; willingness to teach Math or PDHPE.
• Capacity to build and lead cross-faculty teams to develop and evaluate teaching programs, including assessment.
• Ability to collaborate with staff and executive to lead whole-school initiatives for well-being and engagement.
• Demonstrated teaching experience and knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare.
• Commitment to Aboriginal education policy and inclusive learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teaching programs across K-12 to improve learning outcomes.
• Promote quality teaching with strong assessment practices and evaluation.
• Collaborate with staff and leadership to drive whole-school initiatives.

Skills

Cross-faculty leadership

Educational collaboration

Communication skills

Assessment practices

Job description

Walcha Central School has a student enrolment of 242, comprised of 47% K-6 and 53% 7-12, in the unique setting of a central school. 29% of students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, along with 5% of students from other cultural backgrounds. The staff and parent groups have a deep commitment to the school focusing on equity, growth, wellbeing and learning success for all students. An enthusiastic staff of all career levels, strive to lead learning for all students supported by extensive professional learning and in class Student Learning Support Officers. Walcha Central School provides a vast array of curricula and extra-curricular activities. There are strong programs in sport, agriculture, primary and secondary debating, public speaking, choir and band. Experienced teachers focus on learning support along with high potential & gifted education, with participation and success in many competitions. There are strong ties to University of New England and TAFE in Armidale, along with community partnerships for learning. Students are supported to pursue a variety of options in their learning and pathways beyond school. The school runs the Hands on Learning program, a school funded support and engagement class for students in years 7-10, running compressed curriculum in year 11 and 12. Walcha Central School is seeking applicants interested in promotion, a tree change and joining our expanding team of head teachers. Experience and willingness to teach mathematics, PDHPE or another KLA, along with science 7-12, is desirable. Walcha Central School utilises a Whole School staffing model using teachers in secondary with expert subject knowledge to teach in K-6 as well as K-6 teachers teaching specific skills and extra curricula options to 7-10 students.

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Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Approval to teach Science 7-12. Willingness to teach Mathematics or PDHPE.
• Demonstrated capacity to build and lead a cross-faculty team to develop, implement and evaluate quality teaching and learning programs; including assessment practices, to promote improved educational outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and the executive team to lead whole school initiatives resulting in improved student learning through well-being and engagement.

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.