Head Teacher Human Society and Its Environment

7 days ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Chifley College Bidwill Campus is a comprehensive 7-12 campus in Chifley College, located in Western Sydney on the land of the Darug people. We share our site with Bidwill Public School and Bidwill Preschool, giving us a uniquely family oriented, community atmosphere and culture. A support unit is also part of our school. Current enrolment is 690, which has been steadily growing over the last five years. Approximately 23% of students are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and approximately 40% of students are Pasifika.

Our school embeds Positive Behaviour for Learning and builds its identity and sense of community on the core values of Responsibility, Learning and Respect. This is complemented with our commitment to Choice Theory as a guiding principle. All teaching and learning programs, and all wellbeing initiatives, are designed to reinforce these values and support students in their social, personal and academic growth.

Staff are committed to working together as a cohesive and collaborative team. The three strategic directions in our current Strategic Improvement Plan (SIP) include Student Growth and Attainment, Inclusive Learning Culture, and Innovative Learning Partnerships.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Highly developed interpersonal skills, and an understanding of the Chifley college context to build productive relationships with staff, students, and families within the school community and across the college
- Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career through evidence informed teaching and learning practices, professional learning, and reflective practices promoting effective teaching and learning
- Demonstrated capacity as Head Teacher HSIE to lead the development and implementation of innovative, high-quality teaching and learning programs which cater for the diverse needs of all students
- Outstanding organisational skills with a proven ability to lead curriculum and faculty processes which support high expectations and improve students learning and wellbeing
- Demonstrated visible leadership with the capacity to work collaboratively with the school leadership team to drive whole school improvement linked to the Strategic Improvement Plan

**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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