Head Teacher Mathematics
3 days ago
**Position Information**:
Wyong High School has an enrolment of 753 students, including 115 Aboriginal students and 11% of students from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school features information technology selective classes with a STEM focus and the cohort includes six Special Education support classes (two Multi Categorical, two for students with a Mild intellectual disability, one for students with a Moderate to Severe intellectual disability and one for Emotional Disturbance). Wyong High School has a strong and active Parent and Citizens' Association and Ngara Aboriginal Education Consultative Group that work in partnership with us to support school initiatives. We are an active member of the Wyong Learning Community, having established productive links with our partner schools and implemented initiatives of which some include; Year 6 transition and STEM programs.
The school forms part of the Lakes Trade Training Centre and offers diverse training and vocational opportunities to its students including significant linkage to university programs and partnership with local industry. The school enjoys a mix of both highly experienced and early career teachers and seeks to give an authentic voice to Wyong High School students in the areas of school governance, teaching and learning, wellbeing, community involvement, leadership and learning environments through participation in the Central Coast Student Voice Alliance. Wyong High School continues to focus on quality student learning outcomes in literacy, numeracy and engagement and caters for a broad range of activities including creative and performing arts, cultural, sporting, vocational and academic pursuits. Our established positive, respectful relationships across the learning community ensure a collective commitment to ensuring quality learning outcomes for all students.
**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Approval to teach Mathematics 7-12. Capacity and willingness to teach Mathematics Extension 1 and 2.
Demonstrated ability to lead and implement collaborative, high quality, teaching and learning programs within and across Mathematics and Numeracy to improve and engage a diverse range of student learning outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career through professional learning and evidence-informed, reflective teaching practices to promote high-quality teaching and learning
A visible leader with evidence of well-developed communication and organisational skills to positively engage students, parents, colleagues, and the wider diverse school community in the support improved student outcomes.
**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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