Head Teacher Welfare - Carlingford High School

EducationHQ; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlingford High School in Sydney's NSW education system seeks a Head Teacher Welfare to lead student wellbeing initiatives and support quality teaching across the school community.

The role requires strong collaboration with staff, parents and external partners, plus experience in designing and implementing whole-school wellbeing strategies aligned with Department policy.

Qualifications

• Capacity to contextually develop, coordinate and implement whole school wellbeing programs and align to policy.
• Ability to lead and design inclusive teaching and learning programs that promote student welfare.
• Experience in collaborating with Counsellors, Year Advisors and external agencies to support complex wellbeing needs.

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Curriculum knowledge

Wellbeing program design

Collaboration with external agencies

Resource planning

Education

Full NSW teacher approval

Job description

Head Teacher Welfare - Carlingford High School

Carlingford High School, (enrolment 1937 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.

About this job

Position Information

Carlingford High School, (enrolment 1937 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.

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

Specific Selection Criteria

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

• Capacity to contextually develop, coordinate and implement whole school wellbeing programs, practices and strategies and align these to Department policy.
• As the second Head Teacher Welfare in the school, demonstrated ability to collaboratively work with the existing Head Teacher Welfare in jointly planning and leading the school's welfare team in the delivery of effective wellbeing support for all students.
• Capacity and willingness to work with external staff and agencies, as well as school-based staff including Counsellors and Year Advisors in developing strategies and plans to assist identified students with complex wellbeing needs.
• A commitment and willingness to work collaboratively as a proactive member of the executive team and in support of the school's strategic vision and whole school priorities.

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.

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.