Head Teacher Secondary Studies

15 hours ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Bonnyrigg High School is a partially selective, co-educational school in South Western Sydney on the land of the Cabrogal clan of the Dharug nation. The school has an enrolment of approximately 1700 students, including 98% from a non-English speaking background and 3% Aboriginal students.

Bonnyrigg High School is a high performing school with a strong learning culture and high expectations of students. The school has exemplary student wellbeing programs and a relentless focus on explicit teaching. At Bonnyrigg High School, students are challenged to engage in intellectual, creative, social, emotional and physical domains, underpinned by a supportive and inclusive environment that allows students to feel confident to pursue individual goals, to become effective and responsible global citizens who value life-long learning.Staff are committed to engaging in high impact professional learning to foster a culture of collaboration and driven by data informed practice, for continuous improvement in student outcomes. School priorities for the next four years have been developed through extensive consultation with the students, staff and community. The school's caring and supportive environment builds develops students’ learning across a wide range of academic, sporting, vocational, cultural and co-curricular experiences.

The role of Head Teacher Secondary Studies will be responsible for managing the professional learning agenda of the school, including HPGE, Early Career Teachers and Accreditation, as well as overseeing the EAL/D faculty and the delivery of the Stage 6 English EAL/D course.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,Demonstrated capacity to lead a diverse faculty in the development and implementation of differentiated teaching and learning programs and assessment practices, with a focus on supporting EAL/D students to reach their full potential- Capacity to effectively lead and support staff in the delivery of professional learning targeting high potential and gifted learners through the use of evidence-informed strategies-
- Proven capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead data driven initiatives that support the implementation of the vision and directions of the school’s strategic plan-
- Demonstrated well developed organisational, interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to build positive relationships and lead teams to support the development of a school culture based on high expectations and shared responsibility**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 policy

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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