Head Teacher Technology and Applied Studies - Killarney Heights High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Killarney Heights High School is a comprehensive co-educational school serving 940 students, located near the northern beaches of Sydney. We seek a head teacher who can lead whole-school initiatives and support staff through professional learning, while designing inclusive, evidence-based teaching programs for all students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate educational leadership, collaboration with the executive team, and a commitment to equity and excellence in student achievement.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and implement whole-school initiatives that drive a School Excellence Plan.
• Ability to support staff through targeted professional learning and evidence-based teaching practices.
• Experience in designing and implementing engaging, differentiated teaching programs for all students, including high-potential learners.
• Experience implementing restorative practices and Positive Behaviour for Learning to foster a positive learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Capacity to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement whole-school initiatives to deliver the School Excellence Plan.
• Develop and support staff through targeted professional learning and evidence-based practices.
• Design and implement evidence-based, engaging teaching programs for all students, including high-potential learners.
• Lead the rollout of restorative practice and Positive Behaviour for Learning.

Skills

Educational leadership

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Job description

Killarney Heights High School is a comprehensive co-educational school with a population of 940 students, 43% EALD, located 20 minutes from the Sydney CBD in a bushland setting near the northern beaches of Sydney. At Killarney Heights High School, we empower students with the knowledge and skills required to thrive academically, vocationally and socially. Through a rounded approach to education which caters to the whole child - the intellectual, the physical and the emotional - we support each student to achieve their full potential, inspiring them to become ethical, creative and compassionate leaders within and beyond their community. We ensure equity and excellence in student achievement by placing evidence-based instruction at the core of our school and classroom practice. Through an unwavering focus on teacher collaboration, reflection and improvement, we ensure all students are challenged with the rich teaching, learning and extra-curricular experiences necessary to achieve the high aspirations we inspire in them. By focusing on the vital skills of problem-solving and critical thinking we empower students to approach academic and real-world challenges with curiosity and confidence. Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole-school initiatives that drive the effective delivery of the School Excellence Plan.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and support staff at all career stages through targeted professional learning and evidence-based teaching practices that strengthen quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the design and implementation of evidence-based, engaging and differentiated teaching programs and assessments that meet the needs of all students, including high-potential and gifted learners.
• Proven ability to lead the implementation of restorative practice and Positive Behaviour for Learning to foster a predictable, productive and harmonious learning environment that supports all students to achieve their potential.

1. 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 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.