**Position Information**:
Leumeah High School is a large, coeducational, comprehensive school in South Western Sydney with a school enrolment of 720. Approximately 45% of students possess a language background other than English and an additional 10% identify as First Nations students.
Over the past five years the school has been recognised for its strong pastoral care and wellbeing programs with its best practice implementation of PBIS. The school possesses a strong, committed and dedicated staff who have worked hard to improve the quality of teaching with staff reflecting on evidence and current pedagogical changes and research based practices combined with a meaningful implementation of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers being school priorities for professional learning.
There is a broad academic curriculum, with future focused learning at its core. All students are equipped with iPads to enable them to access the innovative teaching and learning programs. Faculties are driving the implementation of innovative pedagogical processes designed to enhance the capacity of each of our students to function in an ever-changing digital world.
Student leadership is supported and encouraged through an active Student Representative Council and Aboriginal Representative Council. Students are afforded leadership opportunities in the arts, sports and school service.
**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 English 7-12.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a proven capacity to work collaboratively with the Executive team to lead, manage and implement whole school processes and initiatives that support the school's strategic directions.
- Demonstrated capacity to lead a faculty and build capacity to deliver a high quality, evidence-informed and inclusive curriculum that builds engagement and supports a culture of high expectations for a diverse range of learners.
- Demonstrated expertise in designing, leading and delivering whole school programs and professional learning that foster continuous improvement for staff and students and build a collaborative 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.
**About the NSW Department of Education