Head Teacher Special/Inclusive Education - Swansea High School
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 March 2024
Job overview
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Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter ValleyNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Andrew Pesle
Closing Date
20-Mar-2024, 5:00:00 AMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceSwansea High School is a comprehensive, co–educational high school nestled in the picturesque seaside suburb of Caves Beach. With an enrolment of 745 students in 2024, including an Aboriginal student enrolment of 115 students, we are committed to building a culture of high expectations, providing a supportive and innovative learning environment, and fostering strong relationships and partnerships that enable students to realise their potential.
We are a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school which is student led with high expectations developed by students, for students. The school's PBL values are Respect, Responsibility, Ready to Learn. Strong student voice and student leadership programs are a cornerstone for ensuring students are engaged and well connected to the school.
We are an inclusive school setting with our Special Education Unit consisting of 5 classes: Three MC Classes, one ED Class and one BD Class. This will increase in 2025 with the addition of another MC and ED classes.
We are committed to incorporating a variety of literacy and numeracy strategies across all Key Learning Areas to improve pedagogical practice and student learning outcomes. Our teaching staff are dedicated, caring, innovative, focused on continual improvement and support curriculum delivery aimed at meeting the academic and social needs of all students.
Swansea High School is proud of the outstanding Aboriginal Education Programs in place across the school which have proven success in improving student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy, providing strong partnerships with our local Minimbah Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG), and ensuring there is strong attendance and transition points in place for all of our students.
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Experience in leading and coordinating the implementation of quality curriculum, behaviour and wellbeing programs to cater for individual needs for students in Years 7-12 with disability and complex Mental Health.
2. Evidence of a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader with a capacity to build and maintain genuine, authentic relationships and partnerships with a diverse student body, families, staff and external agencies.
3. High level organisational skills with the ability to successfully balance classroom teaching with complex administration and leadership of a growing support unit consisting of 5 support classes in line with Department of Education policies and procedures.
4. Strong interpersonal skills with the capacity to work effectively as part of the school executive to contribute to whole school initiatives and priorities.
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.
About NSW Department of Education
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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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