Head Teacher Human Society and Its Environment

1 week ago

Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Narara Valley High School is a comprehensive high school on the Central Coast of NSW, with an enrolment of approximately 740 students, including 87 Aboriginal students. Our Support Unit is an integral part of our school community and is comprised of 6 classes. The school welcomes students of all ability levels and has developed a reputation for its strong focus on academic achievement, wellbeing and supporting community aspirations and needs.

Narara Valley High School runs specialist programs in Creative and Performing Arts and Targeted Sport, alongside a range of extra curricular activities. In addition to this, the school has a Young Parents Program and an extensive wellbeing and learning and support team. The school has highly valued partnerships with the Cooinda AECG and other community organisations which further support our educational, wellbeing and transition programs. The PBL values of Respect, Responsibility and Personal Best are embedded in all aspects of school life.

Strategic priorities for Narara Valley High School include literacy, numeracy, HSC attainment, high rates of student attendance and engagement, evidence based pedagogies and learning partnerships.

Narara Valley High School aims to develop students who are achieving their personal best academically and who are known, valued and cared for in a welcoming and inclusive school environment.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated expertise in leading the planning, delivery and evaluation of HSIE curriculum for the full range of learners from Years 7-12.
- Outstanding interpersonal and team leadership skills with a proven ability to lead the HSIE faculty in the delivery of innovative, evidence informed pedagogy.
- Ability to lead programs at a faculty and/or whole school level to support the learning and engagement of students from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Demonstrated ability to make substantial contributions to the school executive team and support the achievement of school priorities and strategic directions.

**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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