Head Teacher Teaching
1 week ago
**Position Information**:
Kurri Kurri High School is set in the semi-rural area of the Hunter Valley. It is a proud local high school that has serviced the local area since 1956. Many families have generational patronage to the high school and strong local links to community continue to offer opportunities to students. 80 staff support the school with the academic, social and emotional development of the young people in our care. The school has a population of 922 and has 8 support classes that make up our Special Education Faculty. The school has over 200 students who proudly identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
The school's motto is 'Creating Futures'. The unique nature of the school architecture centres around the creation of three distinct villages for each stage. HUB learning, global citizenship and future pathways define the stages of learning as the blue print for student learning. The school has a 'Studio School' that works in partnership with Big Picture Education Australia to create a new blueprint for schooling. Kurri Kurri High School a BYOD school with a strong digital landscape with the use of CANVAS to shape online, blended and flexible learning opportunities. Student agency through SRC, Interact and Junior AECG help to make to make the decisions of the school in improvements and ways of thinking, learning and working
**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Proven high level ability to lead teachers in the analysis of data to inform strategic planning, identify opportunities for student growth, and implement evidence-based, pedagogical practice to improve outcomes for all students
Demonstrated ability to lead staff to successfully develop, implement and evaluate whole school initiatives and programs, to achieve excellence in teaching and learning.
High levels of communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with staff, students and the community.
Demonstrated capacity to lead whole school professional learning to support the literacy and numeracy development of staff and students including Aboriginal students.
**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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