Head Teacher Welfare - James Meehan High School

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Educationhq is seeking a Head Teacher Wellbeing at James Meehan High School in NSW to provide strategic, instructional and operational leadership for student wellbeing, engagement and attendance. You will work with the Deputy Principal – Wellbeing, executives, teachers, families and external agencies to implement a proactive wellbeing program.

The successful candidate will emphasise student voice, restorative practices and equitable access to learning, ensuring every student is known, valued and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated capacity to lead, implement and evaluate wellbeing initiatives.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with inclusive programs.
• Educational leadership to manage performance of staff and teams.
• Strong communication to engage students, staff and parents.
• Ability to plan and manage resources to support teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policy commitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead evidence-informed wellbeing initiatives to improve engagement and attendance.
• Collaborate with Deputy Principal – Wellbeing, senior executives, teachers, students and families.
• Develop a safe, inclusive school culture with restorative practices and student voice.

Skills

Educational leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Resource planning

Education

NSW Dept of Education teaching approval

Job description

Head Teacher Welfare - James Meehan High School

The Head Teacher Wellbeing provides strategic, instructional and operational leadership in developing and implementing a whole-school approach to student wellbeing, engagement, attendance and positive behaviour. Working collaboratively with the Deputy Principal – Wellbeing, Senior Executive, Year Advisors, teaching staff, students, families and external agencies, the successful applicant will lead proactive, evidence-informed wellbeing initiatives that strengthen a safe, inclusive and supportive school culture. The position plays a key role in ensuring that every student is known, valued and cared for, with a strong emphasis on student voice, positive relationships, early intervention, restorative practices and equitable access to learning.

About this job

Position Information

The Head Teacher Wellbeing provides strategic, instructional and operational leadership in developing and implementing a whole-school approach to student wellbeing, engagement, attendance and positive behaviour. Working collaboratively with the Deputy Principal – Wellbeing, Senior Executive, Year Advisors, teaching staff, students, families and external agencies, the successful applicant will lead proactive, evidence-informed wellbeing initiatives that strengthen a safe, inclusive and supportive school culture. The position plays a key role in ensuring that every student is known, valued and cared for, with a strong emphasis on student voice, positive relationships, early intervention, restorative practices and equitable access to learning.

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,

1. Demonstrated capacity to lead, implement and evaluate evidence-informed wellbeing initiatives that improve student engagement, attendance and educational outcomes.
2. Exemplary knowledge, experience and capacity to lead effective responses to complex student wellbeing, behaviour and attendance needs, while ensuring student safety, inclusion and access to learning.
3. Demonstrated capacity to lead and develop a high-performing wellbeing team and build the capability of staff to implement consistent, proactive and inclusive student wellbeing practices

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.