Head Teacher Teaching

4 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nsw Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Fort Street High School is an academically selective high school with a long history of providing education for gifted students. The school is located in Petersham and has an enrolment of 920 students of whom 75% come from language backgrounds other than English. The school is known for developing leadership across an extensive range of areas and endeavour. Fortians are encouraged to be self-directed, independent learners as well as critical thinking young adults who contribute to society in the context of a highly developed social conscience. The school provides a wide range of co-curricular programs which enhance the learning of Fortians. The school is supported by a diverse and highly engaged parent community.

**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated leadership skills in gathering, analysing and interpreting school-based and system data to inform the development of teaching and learning practices that support improved student learning outcomes and achievement and facilitates progress towards system identified targets and the school's strategic improvement directions.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an instructional leader to identify, plan for, and lead evidence informed high impact professional learning, capable of engaging staff and building capacity.
- Demonstrated leadership skills to successfully mentor beginning teachers and run induction programs for new staff as well as an understanding of the NESA requirements of accreditation and evidence of mentoring and supporting staff through this process
- High level interpersonal and communication skills with the capacity to effectively lead, mentor, collaborate and build positive, inclusive and trusting relationships with students, parents, staff, external agencies and the wider community.

**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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