Head Teacher English - Plumpton High School
NSW Department of Education
Sydney
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 29 March 2022
Job overview
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Tim Lloyd
Closing Date
30-Mar-2022Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServicePlumpton High School is located in an urban area serving a diverse population within a low socioeconomic context. Currently 1065 students attend the school, representing over 65 different nationalities and including approximately 115 Aboriginal students. The numerous extra-curricular opportunities include the areas of performing arts, student leadership, engineering and technology, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, the environment and media and communication.
Plumpton High School was selected to present at World Education Week in 2021, was a finalist in the Australian Education Awards 2020 in the categories of ‘Secondary School of the Year – Government’ and the ‘Best Co-Curriculum Program’. The school was also named as one of the most innovative in Australia in 2019-2020 with the Principal also named as the Australian Principal of the Year (Government Schools) in 2019. There is a strong culture of school-developed professional learning to facilitate our vision as expressed in our strategic plan, which is based on the premise that excellence is achieved when the school community is courageous and commits to being the best we can be, contributing to the local and global context in a meaningful way.
Our strategic directions will facilitate a whole school cultural shift in thinking around individual and collective performance and achievement. Through a focus on personal best in all areas of school life, we will use evidence-based/data informed processes, feedback, reflective practices and collaboration to create opportunities for incremental, achievable and measurable growth.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage the English Faculty in the development and implementation of innovative evidence-based year 7-12 English teaching, learning, assessment and literacy that focuses on the engagement of a diverse student cohort.
Demonstrated capacity to lead and manage capacity building of a diverse faculty in a large metropolitan high school with high volume and a high level of complexity.
Capacity to work collaboratively as an effective member of the school executive team to lead initiatives that address whole school strategic priorities.
Knowledge of and demonstrated commitment of the NSW Aboriginal Education Policies, strong commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and have the ability to meet the needs of students and parents from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
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.
From 8 November 2021 all Department of Education employees undertaking relevant work, including any work conducted on a NSW school site, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm full vaccination status prior to the Department of Education finalising the appointment of the candidate and entry on duty. Further information on the Department’s COVID-19 response is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
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, 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.
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- NSW Department of Education
- 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta
- New South Wales
- 2150
- Australia
About the NSW Department of Education
At the NSW Department of Education, we aim to be Australia's best education system and one of the finest in the world. As the largest provider of public education in Australia, we deliver high-quality educational services to two-thirds of the NSW student population, preparing young people for rewarding lives as engaged citizens in a complex and dynamic society.
With nearly 100,000 employees across the state, our school and corporate workforce help build Australia’s best education system by developing student centred policy, designing schools of the future and supporting children and young people in NSW public schools.
Work in a diverse range of school settings
With more than 2,200 schools throughout the state educating more than 780,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, there are opportunities to work in a diverse range of school settings – primary, secondary, selective, hospital, sporting, agricultural and schools for specific purposes.
Make a difference in your community
NSW public schools are at the heart of every local community with our students and staff representing a diverse range of cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. The NSW Department of Education strives to create learning and working environments that are inclusive and supportive of all.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia and are committed to increasing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures and experiences.
Career enhancing opportunities
One of the great things about working with the department is accessing ongoing professional development as well as opportunities to enhance your career. With multiple scholarship, sponsorship and career enhancing programs available, the opportunities are endless with the NSW Department of Education.
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