Head Teacher Teaching

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Merewether High School is an academically selective school located in Newcastle and has 1080 students enrolled from a wide geographical area, including 19 Aboriginal students. It has a high profile and is acknowledged for achieving academic excellence. Merewether High School provides an inspirational model of public education that nurtures the academic, physical, social and emotional wellbeing of all students. The school's core values of integrity, diversity and excellence underpin a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum which is focused on high expectations for student academic achievement. The school has built a strong community committed to excellence and is supported by an active and engaged parent body.

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

1. Highly developed interpersonal skills and proven capacity to build positive relationships and engagement across the school community which help to create a vibrant and positive school culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

2. Evidenced ability to plan and lead collaborative, whole school high impact professional learning that supports a dedicated school staff to enhance high academic, social and cultural expectations across the school and community.

3. Demonstrated deep knowledge of the curriculum and a capacity to lead and support staff in the development and implementation of high quality, differentiated programs and assessment of high potential and gifted students to improve engagement and achievement.

4. Demonstrated exemplary teaching and proven ability to lead teachers in the analysis of data to inform strategic planning, identify opportunities for student growth and implement evidence-based, innovative pedagogical practice to improve student outcomes.

**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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