Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies

1 month ago


Greater Sydney NSW, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Macquarie Fields High School is situated on Dharawal land and is a large inclusive secondary school with 1132 students in comprehensive, selective stream and Special Education classes. The school is culturally and linguistically diverse with 85% of students having language backgrounds other than English and 23 students of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.

The school is committed to extending all its students within a culture that values high achievement, positive relationships and excellence in teaching and learning. The school's distinctive nature and outstanding achievements in academic, sporting and extra-curricular pursuits mark it as a learning community that offers its students and teachers rich opportunities for leadership, quality learning and enhanced outcomes. This demonstrated commitment to excellence is supported by a broad and differentiated curriculum, progressive wellbeing practices and quality professional learning. Macquarie Fields High School is also a Professional Experience (PEx) Hub that supports other schools to work together with pre-service teachers and their universities to create an environment of professional learning for those who are coming into the teaching profession.

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

2. High level interpersonal skills with the demonstrated capacity to lead colleagues to plan, implement and review curriculum and embed effective teaching and learning programs.

3. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a diverse faculty to implement best practice pedagogies and assessment practices that promote engagement and improve student learning outcomes.

4. Proven leadership experience, working collaboratively as an integral member of the executive team to embed a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement and innovation.

**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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