Head Teacher Creative

Crestwood High School is a comprehensive co-educational school, including a Support Unit, with an enrolment of 1030 students and it has an established reputation for high achievement across several areas including academic, sporting, public speaking and creative arts. The school focuses on quality teaching and has a strong emphasis on academic rigour and differentiated curriculum. Crestwood High School offers broad subject choices, responsive to students' needs and interests. It is a Positive Behaviour for Learning school committed to innovative welfare and leadership programs. The school values and enjoys supportive relationships with parents and the community as key stakeholders in strong educational partnerships that meet the needs of our students.

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

Extensive knowledge and experience in teaching CAPA subjects including music or visual arts, with a strong understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements.

Demonstrated commitment to promoting student engagement, achievement and wellbeing through the performing and creative arts including extra-curricular and community programs.

Proven exemplary interpersonal and communication skills to foster positive and productive relationships with staff, parents, carers, and the wider community.

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.

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.