Head Teacher Welfare

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Muswellbrook High School, located in the Upper Hunter Valley, is built on the land of the Wanaruah and Kamilaroi people. With a population of 850 students, approximately 20% of whom identify as Indigenous, our highly qualified and dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff work together to create an environment that truly embodies our school motto, 'Striving for Excellence in a School that Cares'. We enjoy a proud history of educating families from the Upper Hunter, drawing students from the Muswellbrook, Denman, Sandy Hollow and Martindale communities. The school is committed to developing the whole person through a broad curriculum which nourishes academic, sporting, cultural and performing arts achievement. We have strong relationships with the mining, agriculture, viticulture and equine industries to further enhance our school curriculum. We are an inclusive school community, catering for the diverse learning needs of all students, including our special education unit, providing successful pathways into tertiary study or into employment, fostering the talents of our gifted and talented students, and providing enrichment opportunities for all students throughout their high school journey. We are using an above and below the line framework that utilises positive education and social/emotional intelligence to further develop student wellbeing and achievement. Our school programs and initiatives are well supported by an active parent community.

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

1. A demonstrated understanding of DoE policies with the capacity to effectively manage complex student wellbeing matters and establish productive partnerships with students, parents, staff and external agencies.

2. Demonstrated capacity to lead a collaborative approach to work with a school's internal and external resources to develop, systemise, implement and refine evidence-based whole school wellbeing programs that support the wellbeing and learning of diverse students.

3. Demonstrated capacity to strategically and cooperatively lead the school wellbeing team in a collaborative and systematic case management approach to support students' complex wellbeing and learning needs successfully.

4. Demonstrated ability to work as a member of the school executive to lead, monitor and evaluate the implementation of the school's strategic directions with a focus on measuring the impact of wellbeing, engagement and attendance initiatives on student learning.

**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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