Head Teacher Welfare - Blacktown Girls High School-00009NW7.
Location
Sydney RegionAdvertisement NumberA900122749
Number of Positions
1Total Remuneration Package:Remuneration package valued at $145,499.00. This position attracts a base salary of $130,094.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.School NameBlacktown Girls High SchoolPrincipal NetworkBungarribeeStaffing AreaBlacktownFTE1.000Contact NameMaria TrimmisContact Phone number02 9831 7577
Closing Date
05-Jul-2023, 2:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching ServicePosition Information
At Blacktown Girls High School students are empowered to learn to their fullest potential in an environment in which everyone is known, valued and respected. The community shares a commitment to continuous improvement and our students have a strong foundation in literacy and numeracy, deep content knowledge and are empowered to meet current and future challenges. Our students develop social awareness, civic responsibility, and personal growth to become informed citizens in a rapidly changing global community. Our school community embraces the school motto, The School That Makes a Difference, we continue to celebrate cultural diversity and value our contribution to the broader world. The school has an enrolment of 1005 students, made up of 2.3% Aboriginal students and 89% of students from a language background other than English. Equity programs to support students from a Language Background Other Than English and Aboriginal students are delivered by staff and outside agencies. We have also fostered strong partnerships with universities, businesses and community groups and have established strong industry partnerships.
Specific Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Demonstrated capacity to develop student wellbeing initiatives and implement procedures to identify and support students with a wide range of wellbeing and learning needs within the context of a partially selective girls’ high school.
2. Strong leadership skills to develop and maintain a culture of advocacy and belonging both within the school and across the wider community.
3. Highly developed capacity to work closely with external agencies, staff, parents/carers, and the wider community to support and case manage students with a diverse range of wellbeing needs including at times of crisis.
4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a dynamic member of the executive team, as well as with whole school staff to identify and lead initiatives that address school strategic directions.
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 policiesConditions
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 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 .