Teacher Mathematics

**Position Information**:
Mount View High School has a strong tradition of academic, creative and performing arts and sporting success. The school has a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum offering that is supported by an Academic Enrichment Program, Leos leadership development program, award winning STEM programs and quality specialist facilities including a Learning and Exhibition and Performance Centre, state of the art gymnasium, GP clinic and a wellbeing hub. Mount View High is recognised statewide as a Lighthouse School for Agriculture. Aboriginal culture is highly valued and the Amarookoba centre provides a facility for tutoring, wellbeing, cultural and mentoring programs for Aboriginal students. Senior students have the benefit of a Senior Study Tutor, Futures Centre and opportunities to explore curricula with local secondary schools and TAFE Campuses.

With a student enrolment of approximately 960 students including 20% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the school is a proud member of the Cessnock Community of Great Public Schools (CCGPS) and has a close working relationship with the Korreil Wonnai Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. The school has a presence at the Cessnock business Chamber of Commerce contributing to delivering, local community, employment and training opportunities.

The situational analysis identified priorities to develop, improve and extend our student's capabilities and achievement across all stages of learning, drive improved learning outcomes through explicit, consistent and research-informed quality teaching whilst using student assessment data to inform teaching and lastly, to improve wellbeing and engagement by implementing research and evidenced based strategies in a planned approach.

**Selection Criteria**:

- Approval to teach Mathematics (7-12).
- Well-developed interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively with members of a diverse Mathematics faculty to contribute to faculty and whole school programs and initiatives.
- Proven capacity to use effective classroom management skills to create community-minded classrooms that are dynamic and engaging which foster a culture of high expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to increase educational outcomes for Aboriginal students in a positive and culturally inclusive learning environment.

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**About the NSW Department of Education