Head Teacher Mathematics

Gloucester High School is a comprehensive school serving the communities of the Bucketts Way. Our school has a student population of approximately 315 students, of which 13% are of Aboriginal heritage. Our students come from both rural farming backgrounds and from the local town and surrounding villages.

There are two to three core classes in each of the years 7-10 and two Multi-Categorical Classes (MC Class) catering to students in Years 7-12. Years 11 and 12 are offered a range of course electives and we provide supervised support during Stage 6 study periods.

We have strong wellbeing support structures for our students. This is provided by school counsellor, school psychologist, head teacher wellbeing, year advisors, boys and girls supervisors and mentors. The school embeds wellbeing lessons into the years 7-10 curriculum and throughout the year holds whole school wellbeing events and activities that are inclusive of community.

The school has completed a situational analysis that has identified the following areas of focus for the school improvement plan:

1) Student Growth and Attainment – promoting Engagement and Resilience

2) Inspired Learning and Well-being Partnerships – through Explicit Teaching and HPGE

3) Teacher Collective Efficacy – developing Learning IQ and Calm and Predictable Learning Environments.

This position would involve supervising the Mathematics and PD/H/PE faculty.

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

1. Approval to teach Mathematics 7-12 and capacity and willingness to teach Mathematics Extension 1 and 2.

2. Demonstrated ability to lead curriculum development, with the ability to inspire and build the capacity of teachers in Mathematics and PD/H/PE to improve outcomes for a diverse range of learners.

3.Proven capacity to build positive relationships and engagement across the school community which helps to create a vibrant and positive school culture of respect and learning.

4.Demonstrated capacity to be a dynamic member of the school's executive leadership team, to lead, manage and implement whole school initiatives.

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.

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.