Head Teacher Administration

1 week ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Leumeah High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school situated on Dharawal Country in SouthWestern Sydney. Students and staff have a deep respect for the traditional custodians of the land in which they live, learn and work. The school has an enrolment of 702 students, 9% being First Nations students, and a Support Unit - Bundalong, with three Autism Spectrum classes. The school boasts a broad curriculum, with future-focused learning at its core. As an Apple Distinguished School, all students are equipped with iPads to access innovative teaching and learning programs. Faculties drive the implementation of innovative pedagogy to enhance the capacity of each student to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

The highly committed staff play a crucial role in creating a collaborative learning environment providing students opportunities to succeed beyond the classroom. The school's dedication to improving student outcomes and achievement is demonstrated through quality, evaluative teaching practices, staff collaboration, and ongoing reflection.

Leumeah High School received recognition for its exceptional wellbeing programs, particularly for its best practice implementation of social and emotional programs. Student leadership is nurtured and promoted through an active Student and Aboriginal Representative Councils. Additionally, students are offered leadership opportunities in the areas of arts and sports.

The school values its strong partnerships with the community, external agencies and parents/caregivers, including an active P&C. This collaboration is instrumental in fostering a thriving teaching and learning environment.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated ability and expertise to lead and manage whole school administration roles including daily organisation, examination scheduling and variations to routine utilising Edval, SAP and Sentral systems.
- Demonstrated capacity to build and implement a whole school timetable that is responsive to school and student needs and reflects a strong understanding of curriculum and allocation requirements.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with the executive team and the school community to lead, manage and implement programs and initiatives that support and meet the school’s strategic directions.
- Proven capacity to gather and analyse data to inform and lead whole school programs that support student attendance.

**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 policy

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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