Head Teacher English

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Sydney Boys High School (enrolment 1207, 92% language background other than English), is a leading selective school dedicated to providing opportunities for gifted boys to excel in academic, sporting, cultural, leadership and community service endeavours, within an inclusive environment that nurtures personal development, collegial learning and friendship. We strive to be at the forefront of educational practice, pursuing excellence while contributing positively to the world as scholars, sportsmen, educators and leaders. We emphasise thinking that is creative, disciplined, holistic, respectful and ethical. We aim to empower students, staff and our community. Core capacities that we instil include problem solving, evaluating information, creating and innovating, working in teams and communicating ideas. Our culture is collaborative, involving partnerships with parents, Old Boys, staff and students to deliver a wide range of programs in varied learning contexts. The school community values team sports and its membership of the Athletic Association of Great Public Schools. The school offers many co-curricular activities. It has an enviable student recognition and award scheme, a progressive outdoor education focus, broad gifted education interventions, along with strong leadership, student wellbeing, community service and social justice programs.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated success in teaching English Advanced and Extension 1 courses.
- Well-developed data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Strong organisation and administrative skills.
- Proven ability to manage change at the faculty or whole-school level.
- Capacity to improve student outcomes in English Advanced.
- Demonstrated capacity to benchmark faculty performance against the School Excellence Framework.
- Ability and willingness to contribute to the school’s gifted education and co-curricular programs and staff teams.

**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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