Head Teacher English

4 days ago

Sydney, Australia NSW Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Sydney Girls High School, enrolment 940 students, is an academically selective secondary school with a record of outstanding academic achievement. The school has a non-English speaking background (NESB) student population of 89% and cultural diversity is valued and celebrated. The school fosters the capacity of young women across the domains of giftedness and students are actively involved in extensive and high valued co-curricular programs. Many prominent and successful women are graduates of Sydney Girls High School across many varied walks of life. The examples of the achievements of the alumni over more than 140 years serve as an inspiration for current students who strive for leadership and recognition in the full knowledge of the privilege of their education and the responsibility for making a difference in the lives of others.

**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 English (7-12) with demonstrated evidence of exceptional classroom practice and a strong understanding of the needs of students presenting for the HSC in Advanced English and English Extension courses.

Ability to develop, evaluate and review teaching and learning programs for high potential and gifted students, facilitating effective pedagogical approaches to ensure continuity of learning from the middle to the senior years of schooling.

Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and lead a diverse faculty with a range of experience to embed and sustain a culture of high expectations in relation to student outcomes.

Commitment to school-based co-curricular and extracurricular programs, including providing support for whole school programs outside of core teaching time.

**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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