Head Teacher Secondary Studies

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Scone High School is situated in the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW and is a comprehensive, secondary school with an enrolment of 330 students, of which 20% are Aboriginal.
The school community is highly committed to Visible Learning and Positive Psychological practices, with a very strong link with a cross-sectoral community of schools across the Upper Hunter.
Our learning community is very dedicated to an environment that enables visible growth of each student. The school is creating opportunities for students to fulfil their potential both within the school learning environment and increasing work & leisure opportunities in the wider community.
Scone High School engages students from very broad educational settings, and we pride ourselves in creating a positive approach to learning for all our students. The school has a growing specialist support unit, consisting of three classes, an extensive Agricultural farm and modern teaching facilities, creating the greatest learning opportunities for all students.
Our school strategic directions have a focus on Growth & Attainment, Leading & Learning and Connect, Engage & Flourish. All Head Teachers are the main leaders in these Strategic Directions.
The successful applicant will have responsibilities across several Curriculum areas, as determined by the school’s needs.

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

1. Demonstrated ability to be an active member of the school executive, with an ability to form positive professional connections with the entire school community.

2. Capacity to lead, deliver and provide quality professional learning that is responsive to data / evidence and the needs of a diverse curriculum and the developmental needs of teaching staff.

3. High level organisation and administrative skills and demonstrated ability to balance classroom teaching and the supervision of teaching and non-teaching staff.

4. Proven ability to lead a faculty team to ensure high quality teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, programming and resource development to cater for a diverse and complex range of learners including supporting teachers who are new to the profession.

**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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