Head Teacher Secondary Studies

2 days ago

Illawarra, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Braidwood Central School is nestled on the southern tablelands just east of the Great Dividing Range between Canberra and Batemans Bay on the NSW South Coast. It is 86 km from the nation's capital and 62 km from the coast. The school is in a rural setting with a history of gold mining and agriculture, with a diverse population that includes an interest in the arts and hospitality sectors.

Braidwood Central School provides 375 students, 6% identifying as Aboriginal, with a quality K -12 education. The school has strong partnerships with external service providers that support the implementation of curriculum and student wellbeing programs. The school has K-6 classes for 160 students, with a focus on building solid foundations. There is an expansive and inclusive curriculum for the 200 students 7-12. A strength in the senior school is the diversity of curriculum choice. This includes our commitment to school-based apprenticeships and traineeships. In addition, the school has a support unit with four classes to cater for students with diverse learning needs in 7 -12.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- A visible leader with demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of the school executive team to drive quality, evidence-based teaching initiatives related to the school’s strategic improvement plan, system targets and the implementation of DoE policies that have a sustained impact on student improvement.
- Capacity to lead and supervise teaching staff, both experienced and new team members, supporting them to meet the needs of a diverse range of students.
- . Demonstrated ability to work with and foster relationships with the whole school community using evidence and data analysis to develop and promote school programs, successes and achievements.

**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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