Position Information
Dubbo College Senior Campus (DCSC) delivers a wide range of Stage 6 courses examined or assessed for the Higher School Certificate and is a part of Dubbo College, a three-campus collegiate. Dubbo College provides secondary education services to more than 1800 students from Dubbo and surrounding communities.
Student enrolment is currently % of students identify as having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) background. There are nine classes in the Inclusion and Support Unit.
DCSC provides a broad range of curriculum offerings comprising 47 New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) courses, 8 school-delivered Vocational Education and Training (T-VET) courses and 10 TAFE delivered Vocational Education and Training (e-VET) courses. Teaching staff engage in regular professional learning so high impact evidence-based teaching strategies are embedded in all course programs.
High expectations for students and support for them to develop capabilities as independent self-motivated learners are central to all DCSC programs and activities. A broad and challenging curriculum at DCSC provides students with choice and access designed to unleash the learning potential in all.
Transition from school to employment or post-school education and training is a key focus in the curriculum and is supported through the Strive for Success program. Negotiated, individualised goals combined with effective careers coaching are key components of this program. The DCSC Careers program provides multi-faceted and individualised support for students to navigate post-school options and pathways and set goals that are both aspirational and achievable.
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 one or more CAPA subjects (Visual Arts, Visual Design, Visual Arts VET, Photography, Music, Dance, Drama)
Proven experience in curriculum leadership, including planning, implementing, and evaluating Stage 6 CAPA to improve educational outcomes and HSC results.
Commitment to embedding Aboriginal perspectives and culturally responsive pedagogy within CAPA curriculum and teaching programs.
Demonstrated ability to work as a collaborative and innovative member of the executive team to implement the school excellence plan.
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 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.
The successful applicant will be appointed to Dubbo College and initially based at Senior campus.