Head Teacher Human Society and Its Environment

1 week ago

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

Position Information:

Francis Greenway High School is an inclusive comprehensive secondary school with a Support Unit. The student population continues to grow with a current enrolment of 700 students.

7% of students have a background where English is an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) and 19% identify as having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.

The school forms part of the Gateway Learning Community of schools who, as a group, provide a continuous path of learning for all students.


Students are provided challenge and support to reach their educational potential, including targeted strategies to support high potential and gifted students.

Students engage in a variety of extracurricular activities in sport, science, culture, the arts, drama, music and leadership.

The student body are represented in decision making processes across the school through both the Student Voice Team and the Junior Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.

A strong wellbeing focus is based on clear, consistent and fair boundaries, high expectations and individual recognition of success.

The school values the support of its community. We have fostered strong partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, business and industry, and community groups.

Our Parent and Citizens body is a highly supportive group involved in the decision-making process and the operation of our school canteen.

The Maitland Local AECG is a valuable consultative body which supports our Junior AECG and implementation of the Aboriginal education policy.


Selection Criteria:

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

  • Demonstrated capacity to build a culture and shared belief that strong academic outcomes are attainable by all students.
  • Experience in leading the use of evidence to inform and guide improvement in HSC outcomes.
  • Ability to lead the development of innovative teaching and learning programs and assessment practices in light of the new curriculum, to cater for the diversity of students at Francis Greenway High School.

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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