Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and

7 days ago

Illawarra, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Moruya High School is an inclusive, comprehensive public high school of some 500 students and 60 teaching staff with a Support Unit which has seven classes. The school has developed a positive behaviour for learning culture based on respect, responsibility and aspiration. Collaborative practice and lifelong learning are the cornerstones of school culture, with both students and teachers supported and encouraged to grow and thrive.

The school offers a diverse curriculum and a broad range of initiatives to meet the needs of all our students. Our significant Aboriginal student population benefit from the school's strong and productive partnership with the Clontarf Academy and a range of community-based cultural and educational initiatives. Students with disabilities and behavioural needs are catered for in our suite of special education facilities and settings.

We have fostered a strong professional learning community with our partner schools, Moruya Public, Broulee Public and Bodalla Public.

Student health, resilience and wellbeing is promoted through the work of our Student Support Officer and the Wellbeing Hub, as well as through a range of school-based programs supporting student fitness, wellbeing and a Positive Behaviour for Learning program. We maintain strong relationships with a range of health and service providers to meet the needs of our students.

Moruya High School offers numerous opportunities and support for our students, including peer tutoring, Student Representative Council, the Prefect Group and comprehensive transition programs. We promote academic acceleration for gifted students and extracurricular activities in sports and creative and performing arts.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated experience in maximising student engagement through quality teaching in PDHPE courses and whole school student development programs.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead the development and implementation of innovative curriculum change with teaching, learning and assessment programs.
- Experience in the organisation and running of internal school sports programs that engage staff and students in the development of sporting skills.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as an effective member of the School Executive Team to lead initiatives that contribute to whole school strategic priorities including Numeracy, Literacy, Restorative Practices, Stage 6 performance and high attendance.

**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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