Position Information
Hastings Secondary College was formed in 2015 with two 7-12 campuses - Port Macquarie and Westport. The College has grown dynamically with staff, parents and students working together to promote public education in an area spoilt for choice in terms of educational offerings. We have 175 dedicated teachers consisting of early career, mid–career and experienced teachers, along with support and administrative staff. The student body consists of an enrolment of 1300.
We have created a dynamic learning environment that provides a diverse curriculum that allows students to pursue individual pathways. The College has an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Island enrolment of 18%. The Supported Learning faculty at Port Macquarie Campus has an enrolment of approximately 50 students. Classes include Multi Categorical, Autism and IM.
We focus on collaborative learning, supported by extensive professional learning for our staff. There are a variety of sports on offer with students having reached Australian representative level and uniquely we have a brand new PCYC onsite offering valuable sporting and wellbeing opportunities. The College has a well–structured student wellbeing program that caters to the needs of individuals
Additional information about Hastings Secondary College and Port Macquarie Campus can be located at http://www.hastingssecondarycollege.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Selection Criteria1. Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 2. Approval to teach Mathematics (7-12) with demonstrated capacity to lead staff in the development of teaching and learning programs and assessment practices.3. Demonstrated capacity to lead the implementation and coordination of whole-school numeracy initiatives, utilising evidence-informed and data-driven practices to improve student growth and achievement.4. Proven ability to collaborate strategically to lead, manage and evaluate initiatives aligned to the School Excellence Plan, strengthening whole-school coherence, student engagement and improved learning outcomes for all students.5. Demonstrated instructional leadership in mentoring and developing staff to design and deliver high-quality, differentiated teaching and learning programs, embedding High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) and Explicit Teaching to ensure every student learns, grows and belongs.
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 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.