Head Teacher Teaching

1 week ago

Greater Sydney NSW, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Willoughby Girls High School (enrolment 997 students, including 55% students from a language background other than English) is recognised as a leader in girls’ education with a strong reputation for academic excellence. The school has a highly motivated staff and an engaged parent community who support students’ academic, social and personal growth through a focused learning environment and a broad range of co-curricular opportunities. The school’s philosophy is based on achieving individual excellence, enhancing an established culture of learning, encouraging independent, collaborative and lifelong learners, and developing good citizens and leaders**.**

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use data analysis to plan, initiate, lead and monitor whole school programs and initiatives that embed high expectations and strategies to improve the learning outcomes of all students whilst implementing whole school processes and initiatives that support the school's strategic directions and address whole school priorities.
- Highly developed leadership, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage with students and parents/carers and positively contribute to the executive team, whole school teams, in leading the delivery of teaching, learning and wellbeing to improve the outcomes of all students.
- Demonstrated deep knowledge of the curriculum and a capacity to lead and support staff in the development, implementation and evaluation and monitoring of high quality, differentiated programs and effective assessment, and new curriculum implementation, to improve engagement and achievement for all learners including high potential and gifted students.
- Proven ability as an instructional leader to lead teaching and learning through creating and evaluating whole-school professional learning that supports teacher growth and development, NESA accreditation requirements and improves student outcomes.

**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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