Head Teacher Human Society and Its Environment

6 days ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
South Sydney High School is a proud comprehensive, co-educational high school situated in Maroubra with an enrolment of 760 students_. _Our school caters to the learning and wellbeing needs of a diverse socio-economic and multicultural community where 46% of our student population are from a language background other than English and 5% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

A wide range of co-curricular activities provide opportunities for our students to excel and develop their talents and connections to the world beyond school. This includes: an extensive music program, Homework Club, High Potential and Gifted Program, an established volunteering program and Opportunity Programs. SSHS students participate in both a range of recreational sport and knockout sporting competitions in the summer and winter seasons.

Care, Opportunity and Success underpin our philosophy at South Sydney High School. Our school has a strong learning culture and our staff have high expectations of themselves and for and of our students. Staff are dedicated to catering for the individual learning needs of all students and building educational aspirations and success through authentic connections to culture and community. These values are reflected in the relationships between students, teachers and parents, the learning environment and school systems.

**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 lead, monitor and evaluate innovative, evidence-based programs in the HSIE faculty to improve student engagement and achievement that align to the school's strategic improvement plan.
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills to build authentic relationships and partnerships within the school and the wider South Sydney High School community to enhance learning outcomes for students.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead and mentor staff at various stages in their professional development to foster quality teaching practices and a culture of high expectations.
- Demonstrated experience in leading the development and implementation of innovative, high quality teaching and learning programs which are differentiated and support the learning of all students.

**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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