Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies

5 months ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Mount Annan High School is a comprehensive co-educational school offering an extensive curriculum for 890 students, including a support unit of four classes and Aboriginal cohort of 7%. Our school motto is 'Be the best you can be' and our core values are: Co-operate, Respect and Strive. Student leadership is constantly supported through the SRC and our students have a very high positive profile in the community. Established in 2003, we are very well supported in our community by our parents and local organisations. Over 40% of our staff are new to the school in the past four years including most of the Senior Executive and Executive teams. Whilst we constantly strive for excellence, we test ourselves against our annual school targets and communicate via evaluation and feedback with our community on a regular basis. We have built a curriculum path that is individualised and strives to attain aspirational goals in reading and numeracy, HSC results, wellbeing and attendance, and moving all students forward to achieve these goals. Our thorough situational analysis which involved deep consultation with all stakeholders outlined our need to focus on:

- **Student growth and attainment** in reading and numeracy through high impact professional learning focusing on whole school programs to support development.
- **Professional Practice** to promote staff growth and attainment through building quality learning environments and embedding collaborative practice within the school.
- **High expectations, creating an aspirational culture **within the entire learning community ensuring students connect, succeed, thrive and learn.

Our school is committed to providing rich programs to develop higher order skills in analysing, critical thinking, problem solving and technology enabling all students to 'be the best they can be'.

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

1
**.** Approval to teach Mandatory Technology. Willingness to teach either Design and Technology, Food Technology, Industrial Technology, Hospitality or Construction.

2. Highly developed knowledge of TAS curriculum with a demonstrated ability to lead the development and implementation of innovative and differentiated teaching and learning programs to improve learning outcomes for a diverse population.

4. Demonstrated capacity to work as a highly effective and collaborative member of the school leadership team in the implementation of its vision and strategic directions.

**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 policies

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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