Head Teacher Social Sciences

The Head Teacher Social Sciences at Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of curriculum in the social sciences with a particular emphasis on Business Studies and High Performance and Gifted Education across the curriculum. The Head Teacher will lead a team of teachers to ensure high-quality educational programs are delivered to support student learning and achievement in the Social Sciences included related VET courses. The successful applicant will work collaboratively with the school executive team to drive strategic initiatives and improve student outcomes.

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

Proven capabilities in leading the development and implementation of the Social Sciences secondary school curriculum including the VET options in the Senior School.

Demonstrated ability to support the professional development and growth of teachers through mentoring and coaching within the faculty with a focus on Explicit Teaching practices and the development of High Potential and Gifted Education priorities for all students.

Experience in collaborating with teachers and school leaders to develop and implement strategies to improve student outcomes, including academic performance, catering for all students including High Potential Gifted Education students.

Capacity to work closely with parents to engage all learners in the education process including a focus on engagement and student individual growth.

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.