**Position Information**:
Bowral high school is a comprehensive, co-educational, virtual selective stream secondary school servicing a community that also supports several independent secondary schools. The school serves a slightly below average socio-economic status community with a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 109, the FOEI mean being 100.
The school caters to a diverse group of approximately 700 students from a range of socio-economic circumstances. Bowral high school is partnered with the NSW Department of Education's Aurora College, a virtual selective stream within the school, catering for high potential and gifted students in years 7 - 10 from across the Southern Highlands region.
The special interests and needs of students are met through successful performing and creative arts programs, a wide range of sporting and student leadership opportunities, and a differentiated academic curriculum. The school uses the Positive Behaviour for Success (PBS) program to promote positive behaviour and the school's three core values of Respect, Responsibility, and Fairness, along with a dedicated Support faculty offering six special needs classes, meeting the needs of students with a range of diverse learning disabilities.
Students are extended through highly successful enrichment programs in all key learning areas as well as a dedicated Academic/STEAM class in year 7 each year.
Bowral high school has strong links to its community and its partner primary schools. A rich and challenging academic program exists side by side with opportunities in vocational education that offer students individual pathways to work, University, TAFE, and a range of private colleges.
**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated excellence in classroom pedagogy and teaching practice
- Ability to work as a dynamic member of the school executive team to lead initiatives and activities in accordance with the strategic directions of the school
- Experience and expertise in leading, showcasing and evaluating innovative faculty and whole school events for creative and performing arts students
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive and effective relationships and connections with students, staff, parents and the community
- Ability to lead, manage and build the capacity of all faculty staff to ensure high-quality teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, programming and resource development to cater for a diverse range of learners
**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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