Head Teacher Teaching
3 days ago
**Position Information**:
Prairiewood High School is a co-educational, partially selective, comprehensive secondary school located in Wetherill Park in Sydney's South-West region on Dharug land. The school has an enrolment of approximately 1300. This includes 60 students in each year in the selective stream and four Support Unit (Autism and IO) classes across Years 7 to 12. 85% of students have a Language Background Other Than English and students represent 30 countries of origin. Approximately 50% of the student population requires English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support which has been steadily increasing. Currently, 13 students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background. The school is committed to extending its students within a culture that values excellence in teaching and learning; offers students and staff rich and innovative opportunities for learning and leadership and actively promotes wellbeing and positive relationships.
There is currently one substantive Head Teacher Teaching and Learning at the school. This is a Above Centrally Identified Position (ACIP) and will co-share the school’s teaching and learning responsibilities and Strategic Improvement Plan initiatives.
**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Demonstrated ability to lead data analysis and create high-impact professional learning that ensures the continual development and growth of teacher expertise to improve student learning outcomes
2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the school leadership team to support school’s shared vision, implement school strategic directions and lead whole school initiatives.
3. Demonstrated ability to build teacher capacity in extending High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) learners.
4. Demonstrated capacity to work across faculties to lead the implementation of high-quality curriculum and assessment
**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**:
This is an
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