Head Teacher English

4 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Department of Education Full time

**Location** Sydney Region

**Advertisement Number** A900121137

**Number of Positions** 1

**Total Remuneration Package**: Remuneration package valued at $145,499.00. This position attracts a base salary of $130,094.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

**School Name** Inner Sydney High School

**Principal Network** Port Jackson

**Staffing Area** Port Jackson

**FTE** 1.000

**Contact Name** Robyn Matthews

**Contact Phone number** 9578 2020

**Closing Date** 19-Apr-2023, 6:00:00 AM

**Job Category** TCH Other

**Organisation** Teaching Service

**Position Information**

Inner Sydney High School (ISHS), located on the corner of Cleveland and Chalmers Streets Surry Hills, next to Prince Alfred Park, will have the capacity for 1200 Years 7 - 12 students (currently 800) and started with Year 7 students in 2020 and Stage 6 will begin in 2024.

The unique design of the school with refurbished heritage buildings and flexible learning spaces is combined with a 14 level high rise with indoor and outdoor recreational areas. The school is part of a dynamic and diverse educational precinct which is highly energised, engaged and connected. This rare opportunity will allow the successful applicant to work with the Principal and staff and continue to establish this new high school on a historically significant site.

The school has a focus on strong academic excellence with the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning programs. The innovative contemporary learning environment supports students to thrive and enjoy their learning. The school is located in walking distance from bus and train networks, however no on-site parking is available.

**Specific Selection Criteria**
- Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to continue building the capacity of the English faculty and nurture positive, quality relationships across the school.
- Proven ability to develop innovative and differentiated teaching and learning programs in a contemporary learning environment to improve outcomes for a diverse range of students.
- Capacity to lead the analysis of a range of data to guide teaching and learning within the English KLA to achieve high expectations as the school scales up to Stage 6.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to implement evidence-based literacy initiatives that have sustained and targeted impact on student learning.
- Proven ability to work as a highly reflective, collaborative executive leader with the capacity to lead teachers from other faculties, with a shared responsibility for leading whole school improvement processes that align with the school’s current strategic directions.

**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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