Head Teacher Technological

Chifley College Dunheved Campus is part of a multi-campus, secondary college located in the Mount Druitt area of the Metropolitan North Operational Directorate. Dunheved Campus is one of three Year 7-10 campuses within this five-school collegiate. The school has a current enrolment of 590 students including a seven-class support unit (one IM class, one ED class and five MC classes). These classes cater for students with a range of disabilities including mild to moderate disabilities and autism. Included within the student body, is approximately 28% of students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and a further 31% of students from backgrounds where English is an Additional Language or Dialect, predominantly Pacific Islander.

There is a school-wide commitment to data-driven literacy and numeracy strategies, designed to meet the needs of every student and build teacher capacity. The school has established strong wellbeing programs to ensure students connect, succeed, and thrive. An enthusiastic and committed staff provide a supportive learning environment, focusing on pathways for students to, through, and beyond school. Dunheved Campus is proud to be a High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) partner school and is also part of the High School Uplift Program, further strengthening our focus on student growth, engagement, and achievement.

The school maintains strong links with partner primary schools and the College Senior Campus, strengthened by a dedicated transition program for students in the support classes. Supportive college and community links are evident within the KLA networks, active Parents and Citizens' Association, the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, local Aboriginal Elders and the Clontarf Foundation. For more information on our school, please visit: http://www.dunheved-

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

• Proven ability to lead the TAS faculty to deliver high-quality, evidence-based teaching and learning programs, leveraging data-driven decision-making and innovative curriculum design to consistently improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrated capacity for strong faculty leadership with a focus on high impact professional learning, to inspire and build the capacity of teachers with a diverse range of skills and experiences.
• Demonstrated leadership capacity to work as a member of the executive team to drive school initiatives, contribute to the School Excellence Plan, and promote a culture of high expectations.
• Proven exemplary interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive and productive relationships with staff, parents, carers, and the wider community.

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

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

The successful applicant will be appointed to Chifley College and initially based at Chifley College Dunheved Campus.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.