Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical

**Position Information**:
Terrigal High School is a leading comprehensive, co-educational secondary school on the Central Coast. The school has a student population of 977, including a Support Unit with four multi-categorical classes. The school reflects the diversity of the local community with a full range of socio-economic and educational backgrounds. The school's enrolment numbers are increasing across all year groups. EALD support is provided to 2% of the total student enrolment. The 2021 staffing entitlement was 70 teachers and 20 non-teaching staff. The school is located on Darkinjung land with 5% of the total student population identifying Aboriginal heritage. The school has a close partnership with the local Kuriwa AECG to enhance Aboriginal cultural programs for all students and staff to address the needs of Aboriginal students.

Terrigal High School has placed student centred, evidence-based practice at the core of all teaching and learning programs. We are focused on increasing student growth across stages 4 and 5 in Literacy and Numeracy, with the promotion of high quality HSC attainment for all students undertaking ATAR and vocational courses. This is achieved through a whole school commitment to implement effective, evidence-based learning incorporating social and emotional frameworks, to support a shift to a 'high growth/high proficiency' school (Hattie: 2016).

High impact professional learning and self-evaluation processes are the key to building the capacity of staff as leaders to optimise student learning which is embedded into school structures. Staff professionally collaborate to embed consistent pedagogical practice in all classrooms.

At Terrigal High School we believe in excellence in all aspects of our school life. The school is committed to supporting student wellbeing through a diverse range of programs and the establishment of a wellbeing hub. Students are involved in a range of leadership and social awareness programs as well as student voice opportunities to influence current and future initiatives.

Terrigal High School has a strong sporting achievement including winning the Sydney North Champion school on four occasions in the past ten years. The targeted sport program is an integral part of our high potential and gifted strategy enhancing opportunities for talented athletes. The school has been recognised for its exceptional creative arts program with regular participation in community events and exhibitions, as well as Central Coast and HSC showcases.

We have forged respectful and collaborative relationships with wider school community through regular parent and student forums and surveys and consultation with the Aboriginal community. Terrigal High School has a strong partnership with Terrigal Public School and Erina Heights Public School, which together form the Terrigal Learning Alliance, to ensure continuity of learning from kindergarten to Year 12. Significant work will take place to further strengthen the relationship with our wider school community and build an authentic partnership based on trust and a shared vision for all students.

**Selection Criteria**:
Approval to teach Personal Development, Health and Physical Education, Community and Family Studies, and Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation. High level organisational skills to facilitate whole school programs with measurable outcomes for students. Demonstrated ability to implement student welfare policy and procedures to foster positive behaviour and learning outcomes. Demonstrated ability to implement high impact HSC strategies to engage students and improve student learning outcomes. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of a team.

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**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education