Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and

**Position Information**:
Pittwater High School is a large co-educational school of over 1000 students on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with a highly committed school community, executive, teaching and administrative staff. The school is committed to embedding evidence based pedagogical practices to develop resilient, self-regulated learners who are well prepared to move successfully into their future careers. Currently, accelerated courses are offered in Aboriginal Studies, Dance and Investigating Science. Our school has impressive amenities including collaborative learning spaces, digital media centre, modern science laboratories, a performing arts space, outdoor classroom facilities and gymnasium, a senior kitchen and an industry standard trade training centre. The school is a BYOD school which is supported by an extensive technology infrastructure which effectively services all classrooms. Unique features of Pittwater High School include the school's instrumental program, including the renowned symphonic orchestra, Cabrananga which is a support unit which caters for 21 students with diverse needs and an Agriculture program which caters for roughly 185 students from Year 8 through to the HSC. Our school monitors and tracks the educational outcomes and well-being of all students including developing efficacy and self-regulation. Teachers know and challenge their students with a focus on developing a growth mindset to reach their potential. This is further supported by the focus of our Collective Teacher Efficacy teams who explicitly analyse student data to meet the diverse needs of our students. Students annually develop their education plans which reflect on their prior achievements and determine their future learning goals which are evaluated twice a year. Regular reviews and interviews are conducted with students to support them in challenging themselves and achieving their learning goals. We have a highly successful student leadership program including prefect leadership portfolios in areas such as the environment, social justice and student well-being; sport captains; and a 65 strong Student Representative Council. Extra-curricular activities such as The Aiming High Challenge, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, The Art Club, Science Club and Chess Club add to the rich learning culture in our school.

**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 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

Demonstrated capacity to lead colleagues to plan, implement and differentiate curriculum, and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs and practices, to improve learning outcomes for a diverse range of students.

Capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement initiatives that address whole school strategic directions.

Evidence of highly developed interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build the capacity of the PDHPE faculty and nurture positive, quality relationships across the wider school community.

**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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