Head Teacher Mathematics

Overview

Head Teacher Mathematics - Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus - 0000B1DY

Location: Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley

Number of Positions: 1

Total Remuneration Package: $164,024.00 (base salary $144,717.00 plus leave loading and employer's superannuation)

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Berkeley Vale Campus is a 7–10 campus (enrolment 853 students, including 14% Aboriginal students). The campus is part of Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College. 54 teachers provide students and families with service, dedication and care supported by the school community. We provide a quality, balanced and comprehensive education program. An enriched curriculum caters for diverse learning needs through differentiation and high expectation. Our school’s success is underpinned by two key elements that promote quality teaching and learning programs - Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) and Differentiation.

Responsibilities

- Lead the Mathematics program for Years 7–10, 11–12 and Mathematics Extension; contribute to the Whole School Programs; implement and model explicit teaching with a focus on effective feedback; lead the implementation, reflection and refinement of the Year 7–10 Mathematics syllabus with a strong emphasis on Working Mathematically; foster collaboration and a shared understanding of the new Stage 6 Mathematics syllabus.
- Demonstrate strong visible leadership with experience in developing a culture of consistency and high expectations with staff, students and the community.

Qualifications and Selection Criteria

Specific Selection Criteria: Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. 1) Approval to teach Mathematics (7–10), Mathematics (11–12) and Mathematics Extension. 2) Ability to lead whole school programs. 3) Experience and leadership of the explicit teaching model with a focus on effective feedback. 4) Capacity to lead the implementation and refinement of the Year 7–10 Mathematics syllabus, with emphasis on Working Mathematically, and to support collaboration for the Stage 6 Mathematics syllabus. 5) Strong visible leadership to develop a culture of consistency and high expectations with staff, students and the community.
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 inclusive teaching and learning programs. 3) Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage performance. 4) Well developed communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff and parents. 5) Ability to plan and manage resources effectively to support teaching and learning. 6) Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is required. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Closing Date

24-Sep-2025, 6:00:00 AM

Advert Details

Advert Number A900147660

Job Category: TCH Other

Contact

Contact Name: Mark Chapman

Phone: 43881899

Contact School Admin: 99999999

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make adjustments to our recruitment/interview process, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au).

New merit selection guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. Attachments should be in PDF format to ensure compliance with guideline page limits.

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