Head Teacher Welfare

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
James Meehan High School is a community based comprehensive secondary school with a population of approximately 356 students situated at Macquarie Fields. The school is culturally diverse with 29 cultural groups represented, across 27 language backgrounds. Fifty per cent of students have a language background other than English. Thirty-two per cent of students are from a Pacific Islander background, while another 14% are Indigenous.

The school provides the opportunity to engage students from low socio-economic status communities through a variety of high-quality programs including literacy development, student support, technology and quality teaching. Strong welfare programs and community involvement include proactive links with the Pacific Islander and Indigenous communities. A Special Education Unit consists of six classes which serves the needs of students with intellectual and emotional disabilities, and autism.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Capacity to contextually develop, coordinate and implement whole school student well-being programs, practices and strategies and align these to Department policy

2. Ability to lead the school's welfare team in the delivery of effective well-being strategies and support for all students and year groups

3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders and engage students, staff and the community.

**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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