Head Teacher Teaching and Learning

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design, enrolment 940 students, including 45% of students from a non-English speaking background, has highly motivated staff, students and parents committed to optimising learning outcomes in a creative, innovative and caring environment.

The school focuses on academic achievement, offering a comprehensive pattern of student study with a specialist stream in visual arts and design where student enrolment is through portfolio and interview.

The school has a support unit for students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. There are a number of programs such as project-based learning, a secondary enrichment class, a strong gifted and talented program and a broad range of extracurricular activities such as band, choir, public speaking, debating, dance and drama.

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

- Highly developed interpersonal skills with a proven capacity to build positive relationships and promote engagement across the school community, helping to create and sustain a positive school culture of integrity, diversity and excellence.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead the school wellbeing team to work strategically and collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement in student wellbeing and learning outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to be a dynamic member of the executive leadership team and lead initiatives that address whole school strategic directions that promote student engagement.
- Highly developed knowledge of the Wellbeing Framework and the proven ability in leading the development and delivery of innovative whole-school wellbeing programs that cater for a diverse range of student learning and wellbeing needs.

**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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