Head Teacher Administration

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Pennant Hills High School is a large, coeducational, comprehensive high school with an enrolment of 1,140 students, including 31% from non-English speaking backgrounds and twelve students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. There are academically selected classes in Stage 4. The school has a proud tradition of high achievement in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits, and there is a broad curriculum choice across all stages. Extensive curriculum enrichment programs ensure high levels of student engagement. Strong, positive relationships exist between staff, students and the community, ensuring a stimulating and rich learning environment in which students are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school has implemented a Positive Behaviour For Learning (PBL) program based on the established core values of responsibility, integrity and achievement. A strong commitment to developing student leadership capacity is evident through an active Student Leadership Council. Students are taught in a technology rich environment by experienced, committed teachers. A Special Education Unit caters for students with a mild or moderate intellectual disability. There is a strong culture of inclusivity of students with a disability throughout the school. A community of schools initiative fosters strong links with local partner primary schools.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the school executive team coordinating and managing whole school organisational matters and routines including daily organisation, examination schedules and duty rosters.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, students and community so that daily organisation and administrative management is implemented in the interest of effective teaching and learning.
- Experience in understanding, implementing, and overseeing the use of online administration systems such as Sentral, Schoolbytes, Edval and SAP that demonstrates the ability to solve problems, meet critical timelines and manage unforeseen circumstances in a high-volume work environment.
- The ability to supervise and support a variety of staff in a small faculty.

**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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