Head Teacher English

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Sydney Technical High School is an academically selective school for boys with a current enrolment of 905 students. Entry is on merit through the NSW selective schools test prior to Year 7. We pride ourselves on an academically rigorous setting and 100% of our HSC graduates attend university. Despite these outstanding results, our school is committed to pursuing continual improvement in all of our students' literacy and numeracy competencies as we know how crucial they are to learning and indeed, throughout life. The school draws on students from a wide area who travel from many different parts of Sydney and represent many primary school backgrounds. Students have a strong sense of belonging with retention rates of approximately 98% or higher and proudly represent many cultural backgrounds - 94% of students are from a non-English speaking background.

The school reflects a strong sense of inclusion and civic responsibility, developing the engagement and mature relationships that build leadership and social capital. Sydney Technical High School has a close relationship with parents/carers and a community highly invested in the wellbeing and achievement of their sons. Wellbeing, including the physical, emotional and psychological development of young men, plays a central role in the school's culture and goals. To meet the unique needs of gifted and high potential boys there is an emphasis placed on higher-level learning across a broad curriculum that integrates with a range of enriching co-curricular activities. Sydney Technical High School is steeped in a long and proud tradition and its students continue to conspicuously serve the community across a wide range of aspirational vocations

**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 English (7-12) with demonstrated capacity to lead staff in the development of innovative teaching and learning programs and assessment practices.

Well-developed understanding of current evidence-based pedagogical practices, with demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of high-quality and differentiated teaching-learning programs that challenge, inspire and engage high-potential and gifted students to achieve their full potential in English.

Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain a cohesive team with diverse teaching experience who are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and continual improvement.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive, respectful relationships with students, staff and families.

**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 policy

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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