Head Teacher Special/Inclusive Education - Condell Park High School
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 February 2024
Job overview
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Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Adam Wilson
Closing Date
14-Feb-2024, 5:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceCondell Park High School, located in South Western Sydney, has an enrolment of 920 students and is a comprehensive, coeducational school with a Support Unit Autism. It has diverse needs with 98% LBOTE, Low Socio-Economic Status and increasing numbers of refugee and international students. The school community is proud of its diversity and promotes the pursuit of excellence in all its members.
We are committed to fostering a positive and productive learning environment catering to advance academic and wellbeing needs of every student. The school has extensive grounds, the latest resources in technology, a Tiered Learning Space, upgraded science laboratories, commercial kitchens, fully equipped indoor and outdoor gyms, a Community Hub and specialist classroom facilities. Condell Park High School prides itself on the individualised approach it offers for high potential and gifted education students increasing future focussed and vocational pathways of study.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Capacity to plan, implement and manage individual programs for students including transition for post school options.
- Capacity to coordinate whole school focused learning and development programs.
- The ability to ensure that the school support unit operates as part of a whole school approach to education.
- Understanding of the implications for schools meeting the educational and welfare needs of students from low socio-economic communities and language backgrounds other than English.
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 policies.
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.
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.
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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.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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