Head Teacher Teaching

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Sydney Boys High School (enrolment 1209, 92% language background other than English), is a leading selective school dedicated to providing opportunities for gifted boys to excel in academic, sporting, cultural, leadership and community service endeavours, within an inclusive environment that nurtures personal development, collegial learning and friendship. We strive to be at the forefront of educational practice, pursuing excellence while contributing positively to the world as scholars, sportsmen, educators and leaders. We emphasise thinking that is creative, disciplined, holistic, respectful and ethical. We aim to empower students, staff and our community. Core capacities that we instil include problem solving, evaluating information, creating and innovating, working in teams and communicating ideas. Our culture is collaborative, involving partnerships with parents, Old Boys, staff and students to deliver a wide range of programs in varied learning contexts. There is a strong focus on quality teaching and professional learning. The school community values team sports and its membership of the Athletic Association of Great Public Schools. The school has an enviable student award and recognition scheme, a progressive outdoor education focus, along with strong leadership, student wellbeing, community service and social justice programs. SBHS is a six-day school with a fast-paced environment dedicated to co-curricular activities.

**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 professional learning in order to achieve the school's strategic improvement measures
- Ability to lead teachers to enhance teaching outcomes at both a faculty and whole-school level
- Capacity to lead a small team in a faculty area
- Ability to evaluate and enhance educational programs to meet the needs of high potential and gifted students
- Capacity to lead the school response to aboriginal education policy initiatives
- Highly developed administrative skills to manage the implementation of the strategic improvement plan and the School Calendar, and to track professional learning activities and expenditures.
- Capacity to analyse data to enhance student outcomes aligned with the school excellence framework and to suggest improvement strategies, using SCOUT and SPARO data
- Willingness to contribute to the school’s co-curricular programs

**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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