Head Teacher Welfare

1 week ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

Position Information:


Glendale Technology High School is a comprehensive 7-12 school with an enrolment of 796 students including approximately 139 Aboriginal students and 8 Support Unit classes.

The school values positive partnerships with the Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C) and is an integral member of the Glendale Education Alliance.

(GEA)


The school is situated on picturesque grounds, alongside Glendale TAFE and is easily accessible being located on a major crossroads of main distributors to the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas.

The school has a mix of experienced teachers and early career teachers. Staff are committed to supporting students' achievement of their life goals.


The school achieves strong sporting results in a variety of fields and models a balance between extra-curricular and curricular activities supporting the development of all round students.


The school has strong community partnerships forged through outstanding career and transition programs, assisting many students achieve School Based Apprenticeships and employment pathways.


Selection Criteria:

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

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to build the capacity of staff to enhance the engagement and wellbeing of students.
  • Demonstrated capacity to work as a dynamic member of the school leadership team to foster schoolwide practices of inclusion and equity with an approachable and proactive leadership style, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage and inspire staff, parents, students, and the wider community.
  • Highly developed communication and organisational skills with the capacity to foster positive relationships with students, their families, staff and outside agencies to collaborate, develop and implement strategies for individualised support, transition, behaviour and wellbeing needs of students.
  • Demonstrated capacity in developing and implementing data informed/evidencebased whole school wellbeing initiatives/strategies to responsive to the needs of students from diverse background.

General Selection Criteria:

  • Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
  • Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
  • Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
  • Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
  • Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
  • Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies

Conditions:

Special Notes:

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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