Head Teacher

2 weeks ago

Illawarra, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Goulburn High School is an inclusive, co-educational, comprehensive high school situated in a large regional centre. The school was founded in 1913 and currently has 613 students, including approximately 9% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 6 Support Classes. The school offers a broad junior and senior curriculum and is renowned for its innovative and cutting-edge teaching and learning programs across all key learning areas (KLAs). These programs include the academic enrichment class in Stage 4 and outstanding programs in STEM and Robotics, Aboriginal education, sports, music and creative arts, learning support, vocational education and careers, and inclusive support classes for students with disabilities. The school also has excellent facilities, including six dedicated future-focused learning spaces, state-of-the-art Industrial Technology workshops, a thirteen-acre farm for rural education, an assembly / multi-purpose hall, and sporting facilities, including a gymnasium. These facilities provide students with excellent learning opportunities and experiences.

Goulburn High is committed to educating its school community through cultivating a high aspirations and inclusivity culture. The school ensures that all students are empowered to learn and achieve, experiencing high-quality teaching practice and the best conditions for learning. This equips students with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions for lifelong learning and shaping the world around them. The school's learning culture has been collaboratively developed and nurtured by a student-centred approach. This approach informs the school's values of respect, responsibility, and resilience. The three strategic directions: Student Growth and Attainment, High Impact Teaching, and Aspirational Inclusive Culture will guide the 2021-24 School Improvement Plan.

Goulburn High School has a proud history of a committed and dynamic teaching, administrative, and executive staff with a range of experience. The school also has an active and involved Parents & Citizens Association. As a result of highly effective community engagement programs and practices, the school has established excellent partnerships with partner primary schools, the AECG, Goulburn TAFE, local businesses, and the wider community. The school is well-positioned to prepare students for the future and is committed to providing a high-quality education for all students.

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

1. Collaborative, visible educational leadership and high-level organisational skills to develop the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.

2. Proven ability to lead the Science faculty in implementing innovative, high-quality, and differentiated teaching, learning, and assessment practices that meet the needs of all learners.

3. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to connect with all key stakeholders to build and maintain a collaborative learning culture and high expectations across the school.

4. Proven ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole school strategic priorities and initiatives.

**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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