Head Teacher Creative

1 week ago


Illawarra, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Kiama High School is a large comprehensive school with 805 students, including 47 Aboriginal students. We provide a quality learning environment which encourages collaboration and innovation to enrich the lives of all students, and staff are committed to delivering high academic standards in a positive, nurturing environment. Our Positive Behaviour for Learning core values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence underpin all aspects of school life fostering an affirming focus on developing the whole person - educationally, socially and emotionally. The school runs a very successful creative arts program and has developed a strong student wellbeing framework. Current priority areas include the development of engagement and high expectations for students with a focus on improving literacy and numeracy through explicit teaching. We also plan targeted and specific professional learning opportunities for staff as well as cultivating and nurturing a dynamic and inclusive community.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Approval to teach Visual Arts and/or Music and/or Drama and demonstrated expertise in developing a cohesive and innovative team practice to lead the school's creative and performing arts agenda

2. Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage a multi-faceted faculty overseeing a number of KLAs.

3. Demonstrated capacity to build a culture of high expectations through effective leadership of a diverse faculty and whole school programs and policies

4. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to lead change and continually improve teacher professional practice.

**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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