Position Information
Glenwood High School is a 7 - 12 comprehensive, coeducational high school with an enrolment of over 1500 students including 70% from a non-English speaking background. Glenwood High School has an Inclusive Education Unit of 30 students. Established in 2005, the school is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) with excellent resources and facilities. The school features 48 new flexible learning spaces as a result of a recent school upgrade. These learning environments offer teachers flexibility in teaching methods and provide a variety of opportunities to enhance student collaboration, communication and engagement. The school is driven by a strong tradition of excellence, achieved in an innovative, progressive, and highly structured teaching and learning environment. The school offers a broad curriculum catering for a diverse group of learners with a focus on quality teaching, student engagement, restorative practices and innovative student welfare and leadership within an environment where technology is embedded. Glenwood High School is defined by high expectations of all students in all areas of their life including their conduct, achievements inside and outside the classroom as well as future aspirations. Student leadership is a driving force, and the wider student body has a clear voice through the prefect body, House Captains, SRC, Student Advocacy Team and their student leaders. The school enjoys strong parental and community support and has positive links with partner primary schools.
Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Demonstrated consultative leadership and the capacity to work collaboratively and dynamically with the executive team to implement, lead and manage whole school initiatives focused on achieving school and system priorities.
2. Highly developed interpersonal skills that demonstrate the ability to build upon positive relationships to further strengthen partnerships with staff, students, parents and the wider community.
3. Demonstrated capacity to lead whole-school and stage-based student engagement and behaviour practices that promote high expectations, consistency, and positive learning environments.
General Selection Criteria1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning6. 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 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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.