Head Teacher Learning Support

1 month ago

Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Swansea High School is a comprehensive, co-educational high school nestled in the picturesque seaside suburb of Caves Beach. With an enrolment of 730 students in 2023, including an Aboriginal student enrolment of 100 students, we are committed to building a culture of high expectations, providing a supportive and innovative learning environment, and fostering strong relationships and partnerships that enable students to realise their potential.

We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school which is student led with high expectations developed by students, for students. The school's PBL values are _Respect, Responsibility, Ready to Learn. S_trong student voice and student leadership programs are a cornerstone for ensuring students are engaged and well connected to the school.

We are committed to incorporating a variety of literacy and numeracy strategies across all Key Learning Areas to improve pedagogical practice and student learning outcomes. Our teaching staff are dedicated, caring, innovative, focused on continual improvement and support curriculum delivery aimed at meeting the academic and social needs of all students.

Reflecting on our Situational Analysis, the school is currently working towards meeting our targets in Literacy and Numeracy and have initiated strategies throughout the School Plan to see improved growth and increase the learning trajectory of students at the school.

Swansea High School is proud of the outstanding Aboriginal Education Programs in place across the school which have proven success in improving student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy, providing strong partnerships with our local Minimbah Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), and ensuring there is strong attendance and transition points in place for all of our students.

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

1. Demonstrated ability to lead whole school literacy and numeracy support for all students, including those with additional learning and support needs and students from diverse backgrounds.

2. High levels of communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to lead teams of people to successfully develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate whole school initiatives and programs.

3. Proven high level ability to lead teachers in the tracking and analysis of data to inform strategic planning, identify opportunities for student growth, and implement evidence-based, innovative interventions to support and improve student learning.

4. Capacity to provide culturally safe and appropriate support to students from a diverse range of needs and backgrounds with ability to develop, monitor and review the school’s learning support systems and processes.

**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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