Deputy Principal Secondary - Intensive English Centre - Evans High School

Position Information

The Evans Intensive English Centre (IEC), based in Blacktown, provides an intensive English language program for newly arrived students learning English as an additional language or dialect. As the largest IEC in NSW, Evans attracts a large cohort of students primarily from a refugee background. The highly experienced staff support students to develop their English language skills, become familiar with the Australian school system and build the confidence needed to succeed in mainstream schooling through an integrated social model with Evans High School.

Students typically attend for 6–12 months, depending on individual needs, before they transition into mainstream classes at their local school or other destinations. They come from a range of cultural and language backgrounds and are supported by staff working closely with families and schools to ensure a smooth transition into mainstream education.

A welcoming and supportive environment helps students settle into school life and build confidence in their new learning environment. Opportunities are offered to students to participate in HPGE, sporting, leadership, performance, celebratory occasions and other whole school activities to enrich their schooling experiences. There are strong programs to strengthen relationships with families through support networks and in school events with the aim to provide students with a positive schooling experience.

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

Specific Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Qualifications and demonstrated expert knowledge of English Language Learning and IEP pedagogy
2. Committment to student wellbeing and successful transitional outcomes through effective community and stakeholder engagement
3. Strong capability to lead the whole school as a member of the Senior Executive and Executive Team.

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

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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.