Head Teacher Mathematics - Barrenjoey High School

Organisation / Entity: Teaching Service

Job category: Schools | TCH Other

Job location:Sydney Region

Job reference number: 0000AND3

Total remuneration package: Remuneration package valued at $158,545.00. This position attracts a base salary of $140,502.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Contact: Jeffrey Brown 99188811

Closing date: 28/08/2024 - 04:00 PM

Position Information

Barrenjoey High School has an enrolment of 860 students and is a proud, comprehensive high school with strong links to its local and wider learning communities. Barrenjoey High School is an integral part of a cohesive community. As a progressive high school, we have developed a unique balance between creative excellence, academic achievement, student wellbeing and social awareness through the promotion of core values, Respect, Effort, Challenge.

Barrenjoey is a school that recognises and celebrates excellence. Success is experienced in many pursuits; and we are proud of the variety of opportunities provided for all students. Programs are developed that genuinely strengthen the partnerships between students, parents, staff, local schools and the wider community. The parents, citizens and carers of Barrenjoey High School are highly involved with the school, forming an important link between all members of the Barrenjoey High School community, underpinning the value "relationships" hold in an area with such a strong sense of identity.

Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 

1. Proven ability to lead the development and implementation of curriculum reform including innovative, high-quality teaching and learning programs, practices and assessment which meet the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of all students.
2. Proven exemplary teaching practice and ability to lead with demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career through professional learning and evidenced-based, reflective teaching practices.
3. Proven expertise in visible and proactive school leadership working in successful collaboration with the school's executive team to lead, implement and support whole school priorities and initiatives in the school's Strategic Improvement Plan.
4. Capacity to build positive relationships and engagement across the wider school community, leading and maintaining a positive school culture as a visible member of the executive 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 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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here.

To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.