Head Teacher Welfare

Head Teacher Welfare (ACIP) - Glen Innes High School ($20k Recruitment Bonus plus $5-8k Relocation Support Payment)

Head Teacher Welfare – Glen Innes High School

Glen Innes High School is a dynamic and committed school seeking a Head Teacher Welfare to lead whole-school approaches to student engagement, attendance, trauma-informed practice, and positive behaviour support. The school is located in the Northern Tablelands of NSW and is a comprehensive, co-educational school with approximately 460 students. The school values inclusive culture, strong community connections, and student voice and wellbeing.

The successful applicant will lead a Wellbeing Team comprising a Wellbeing Nurse, School Counsellor, School Support Officer, Year Advisors, and an active Learning and Support Team. They will deliver strategic priorities related to student wellbeing and foster a culture where every student is known, valued, and cared for.

Key Strengths of the School

• Strong cross-sector partnerships with local primary schools
• Tailored pathways and post-school options
• Embedded Aboriginal education and cultural inclusion
• Supportive leadership and staff collaboration
• Engaged P&C and community involvement

This is an excellent opportunity to lead and innovate within a school that values holistic education and wellbeing at its core.

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 policy

Specific Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated capacity to lead a large Wellbeing team that initiate and deliver a variety of wellbeing programs to improve wellbeing outcomes for students
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build authentic connections with parents, community and external agencies to develop a positive, inclusive learning community
• Proven capacity to plan, coordinate, implement and evaluate whole school wellbeing programs, including analysis of data, to inform Strategic Excellence Plan initiatives
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and implement programs that support, promote, and enhance a high standard of educational attainment, engagement, attendance and wellbeing for a diverse range of students

Conditions

• Applicants seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply. If the recommended applicant seeks permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept.
• Successful applicants may be entitled to a Recruitment Bonus of $20,000 (Conditions Apply). The Recruitment Bonus will be paid on a pro rata basis for permanent part-time teachers and executive staff. The maximum recruitment bonus is $20,000, including any job share arrangements
• A Relocation Support Payment of $5,000 up to $8,000 will be available for eligible applicants
• 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

Notes

• This is an Above Centrally Identified permanent teacher position established through school funds. The successful candidate's continued appointment is subject to ongoing funding and school needs. If funding or the requirement ceases, the teacher may receive nominated transfer status. Refer to the Staffing Procedure for the Teaching Service in NSW Public Schools for additional information.
• The NSW Department of Education eligibility requirements for Head Teacher Positions are available online. Applicants should include their WWCC clearance number in the application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia and delivers high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from diverse groups. If adjustments are needed for recruitment/interview processes, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au).

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries
• Book and Periodical Publishing

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