Head Teacher Vocational Education and Training
5 hours ago
**Position Information**:
Merriwa Central School is located in a supportive rural community, approximately two hours west of Newcastle. The school caters for an enrolment of 235 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 with a separate secondary and primary campus. The school encourages all students to embrace their identity and now has 20% of students identifying as Aboriginal. The school has an ongoing commitment to the development and delivery of quality teaching and learning programs, with an emphasis on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students. Vocational education is supported by local industry and the Upper Hunter Trade Training Centre.
**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 in one of the Vocational Education and Training Industry Curriculum Framework areas. Highly developed organisational and communication skills to promote and coordinate school and TAFE Vocational Education and Training (VET) and a demonstrated capacity to lead and support a diverse team of VET teachers. Capacity to engage with students, parents, employers, industry organisations and the broader community within a small rural environment.
**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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