Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Lithgow High School

Organisation / Entity: Teaching Service

Job category: Schools | TCH Other

Job location: Regional NSW

Job reference number: 0000AK39

Total remuneration package: Remuneration package valued at $157,842.00. This position attracts a base salary of $140,502.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Contact: Foty Loupos 0425 256 007

Closing date: 12/06/2024 - 04:00 PM

Position Information

Lithgow High School is a comprehensive public high school, located on the eastern boundary of the Lithgow Network, on the Western slopes of the Blue Mountains and the gateway to the Central West. The student population of approximately 750 is reflective of an evolving and diverse community. We have a strong representation of First Nations students, approximately 26% of the school, and a small but growing Multicultural and EAL/D component.

Our school is nestled in a heritage listed area with important links of historical significance. We have a strong culture of performing arts, sporting, academic, and community links, and our students participate in a wide range of learning experiences in the pursuit of their personal excellence.

The Special Education Unit is comprised of 11 classes, themed and strongly supported by the DP Inclusion and Support, and we also have our award-winning Wellbeing Centre, and unique Wellbeing Hub meeting the needs of all our students. 

Lithgow High School is currently undergoing significant executive restructuring, curriculum redesign and cohort redevelopment around HPGE enrichment streaming, piloting the FutureSkills HSC, and future-proof upskilling of student skillsets in Project Management and the General Capabilities.

 This is a pivotal and exciting time to join our school community.

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 teach Stage 6 PDHPE subjects and demonstrated capacity to lead the PDHPE faculty in curriculum reform and adaptive teaching strategies and practices, that meets the needs of a diverse range of student abilities and backgrounds.
2. A visible leader with capacity to work collaboratively as part of the school executive team to drive quality, evidence-based teaching initiatives related to the school’s strategic improvement plan.
3. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a culture of high expectations, mentor beginning teachers, and lead future focused thinking across the faculty.
4. Demonstrated ability and willingness to lead the continual development of a HPGE Enrichment Stream from years 7-10, and to passionately lead an area of co-curricular interest school wide.

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 polic

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.