Head Teacher Personal Development, Health

5 days ago

Hunter Valley, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Dungog High School is situated in a small regional township north of Newcastle NSW. Students who attend the school come from local towns and small communities within the Dungog Shire. Enrolment numbers are consistently around 600 students including a growing proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that represent approximately 15% of the student body, and a growing Special Education unit. The school is aligned with our primary partner schools to form genuine partnerships in education known as the Dungog District Community of Schools.

Dungog High School offers a curriculum that challenges and meets individual needs, with a strong focus on quality relationships, in a supportive learning culture that inspires learning. Academic, cultural, sporting and vocational courses are offered through core and elective options. We are also focused on improving STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) learning and student's literacy and numeracy outcomes. These programs are focused on Senior Studies, Technology and developing Innovative Pedagogy for engagement.

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

Approval to teach PD/Health/PE (7-12) with demonstrated capacity to lead staff in the implementation of the new curriculum through innovative teaching and learning programs and assessment practices.

High level cultural competency with the ability to foster relationships with Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander students and community to support a sense of belonging, aspiration, and success.

Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the executive team on whole school strategic initiatives.

**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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