Head Teacher Science

4 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government Full time

**Position Information**:
Wyndham College is located in Nirimba Fields on the Nirimba Education Precinct, Northwest Sydney. It is a comprehensive senior high school and currently draws students from the three 7-12 partner schools within the Nirimba Collegiate (Quakers Hill, Riverstone High and Seven Hills High Schools). The College has a reputation for providing high-quality education and attracts many students from non-government schools.

Wyndham College provides a range of educational options for stage 6 students offering a broad senior curriculum, supported by extensive student well-being and support programs. In the Nirimba Education Precinct, Wyndham College partners with: Western Sydney University-The College Nirimba Campus, Western Sydney Institute of TAFE (Nirimba College) and the Catholic Education Office Parramatta Diocese (St John Paul II Catholic College). The school owns and operates a hospitality trade school called Tradewynds.

Wyndham College enjoys the support of its diverse community and has fostered strong partnerships with parents/carers, universities, TAFE, other tertiary and Vocational Education institutions, businesses and community groups.

The student population of 480 has been fluctuating over the last five years. Wyndham College has an Inclusive Education Unit consisting of two classes, and a diverse school community. The College welcomes and supports students from a range of cultures and religions with 4% accessing EAL/D (English an additional language or dialect) support and 4% of students identifying as having an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background.

The school focuses on using evidence to inform, establish and maintain strong links with our students, parents/caregivers, and education partners. Wyndham College works to ensure meaningful student engagement in learning and attainment by supporting students to be independent and confident learners equipped to achieve in their chosen pathway.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, accreditation to teach Stage 6 Biology or Physics or Chemistry.

1. Demonstrated capacity for faculty leadership with a focus on professional learning, program development, quality teaching and assessment practice.

2. Demonstrated ability to lead as a collaborative member of the school leadership team to promote a culture of high expectations that address whole school strategic directions.

3. Demonstrated capacity to lead the development and implementation of an innovative curriculum in Stage 6 Science courses and extra curricular student programs and opportunities.

4. Demonstrated ability in implementing evidence-based practices that focus on continuous improvement, high expectations and working towards excellence in 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 policy

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

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