**Position Information**:
Glendale Technology High School is a comprehensive 7-12 school with an enrolment of 796 students including approximately 139 Aboriginal students and 8 Support Unit classes. The school values positive partnerships with the Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C) and is an integral member of the Glendale Education Alliance. (GEA)
The school is situated on picturesque grounds, alongside Glendale TAFE and is easily accessible being located on a major crossroads of main distributors to the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie areas.
The school has a mix of experienced teachers and early career teachers. Staff are committed to supporting students' achievement of their life goals.
The school achieves strong sporting results in a variety of fields and models a balance between extra-curricular and curricular activities supporting the development of all round students.
The school has strong community partnerships forged through outstanding career and transition programs, assisting many students achieve School Based Apprenticeships and employment pathways.
**Selection Criteria**:
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Demonstrated success in teaching English (7 -12) with the ability to inspire the potential of all students.
- Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and effectively lead staff through curriculum reform to successfully embed high-quality teaching, learning and assessment practices resulting in improved student outcomes.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a proven capacity to dynamically work as a productive member of the executive team to lead, manage, and analyse data to implement whole-school improvement processes that support the school's strategic directions.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a diverse team, demonstrating capacity to collaboratively engage and motivate teachers to improve their practice and professional knowledge, and build a supportive culture of excellence within the team.
**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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