Position Information
Bathurst High Campus, Denison College of Secondary Education, is a comprehensive high school, Years 7 to 12. It has an enrolment of 904 and is inclusive of 15% Aboriginal students, 6% NESB and a large support unit. Along with its college partner school Kelso High Campus, an innovative structure offers cross campus senior curriculum and enhanced learning opportunities for students in all years. The outstanding success of the college is attributed to a strong, collaborative culture of shared leadership, vision and understanding. Bathurst High is steeped in a rich and proud history and is highly engaged in and committed to the strong partnerships forged with the school and wider communities. Bathurst High Campus is focused on a culture of learning that caters for individual student excellence and wellbeing so that all students become good citizens and leaders. The school has a relentless focus on building teacher capacity through extensive, planned professional learning and increasing achievement for all students. The successful applicant will be appointed to Denison College of Secondary Education and initially based at Bathurst High Campus. Further school information can be located at our school website - http://www.bathurst-
Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
* Approval to teach within the Technological and Applied Studies Key Learning Area including at least one Stage 6 course.
* Demonstrated capacity for strong educational leadership in developing and implementing innovative and differentiated teaching and learning programs to improve learning outcomes for all students, including students from low socio-economic status communities, students with disabilities, gifted and talented students and Aboriginal students.
* Demonstrated ability to build staff capacity and foster a culture of high expectations, while being a collaborative and visible leader who works effectively with the executive to implement whole school priorities.
* Demonstrated ability to lead teaching and learning within a diverse faculty, including staff with a range of experience and to effectively manage the extensive resources of the faculty to ensure equity of access.
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 policy
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
The successful applicant will be appointed to Denison College and initially based at the Bathurst Campus.
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.