Head Teacher Mathematics

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Wadalba Community School (WCS) is a comprehensive K-12 community school. We currently have an increasing student enrolment, with over 300 students in our primary section and over 1300 students in our secondary section, which allows us to offer a broad range of learning programs. Wadalba Community School has seven support classes. We are an inclusive school. Approximately 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

The school has many specialist facilities which support delivery of a diverse, quality curriculum program, including a recording studio, agriculture plot, vocational education facilities and dance studio. Flagship programs include AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), STEaM, TSP (Targeted Sports Program) and CAPA GATS (Creative And Performing Arts Gifted and Talented) as well as a broad range of co-curricular and extracurricular clubs and activities.

The school is placed in the centre of the suburb and is well supported by families and the community. The P&C is active, including operating the canteens, uniform shop and hosting an annual market day. The whole school community, involving students, staff, parents, P&C and the local Ngara AECG play an integral role in supporting our school. Key focus areas include strengthening teacher-student-family partnerships to support individual aspiration; student led learning and high quality teaching focused on contemporary practices; and support for wellbeing and whole child growth.

This position will lead the Mathematics Faculty and will include additional whole school roles.

**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 Mathematics (7 - 12) and the ability to drive student learning through a deep understanding of the mathematics curriculum.
- Capacity to lead, develop, monitor and evaluate, programs and practices to improve student engagement and learning for students from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career through effective evidence informed teaching and learning practices, professional learning and reflection.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole-school processes and initiatives that support the school’s 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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