Head Teacher English – Forbes High School ($20K Recruitment Bonus plus $5K to $8K Relocation Support Package)

Head Teacher English – Forbes High School ($20K Recruitment Bonus plus $5K to $8K Relocation Support Package) – 0000AOOX

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Location

Regional NSW 

Advertisement Number A900137474

Number of Positions

1

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.

School Name Forbes High School

Principal Network Cowra

Staffing Area Orange

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Kathleen Masksymczuk

Contact Phone number 02 6852 2666

Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

28-Aug-2024, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service 

Position Information Forbes High School is a rural 7-12 coeducational, comprehensive high school that caters for a diverse demographic of 280 students, which is situated not far from the banks of the Lachlan River. 39% of our students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We have 4 Support classes accessed by 37 students. 

We adopt a holistic approach to student achievement, and students have the opportunity to succeed in sporting, cultural, creative and performing arts. We maintain a broad and rigorous academic curriculum and offer an extensive range of vocational courses. Our students are taught by dynamic, motivated, and committed staff in a technology-rich environment. 

We have a Wellness Hub on site that underpins and supports positive student wellbeing. We are active in the community working with many agencies across the community to ensure that student learning is underpinned by strong wellbeing practices.

Strong community partnerships have been formed, and these provide invaluable support to the school across many contexts, including student wellbeing programs, vocational opportunities and shared resources. 

Specific Selection Criteria 

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

1. Approval to teach English (7-12) with demonstrated evidence of exceptional classroom teaching and results driven by data informed practice. 

2. Well-developed understanding of current evidence-based pedagogical practices, with demonstrated ability to lead the implementation of high-quality teaching-learning programs that result in student engagement and growth.

3. Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain a cohesive team with diverse teaching experience who are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence and continual improvement. 

4. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with a proven capacity to dynamically work as a productive member of the executive team to analyse data and to lead, implement and support whole school priorities and initiatives in the school’s Strategic Improvement Plan.

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 The successful applicant may be eligible to receive a one-off recruitment payment of $20,000. (Conditions apply)

A relocation support package of $5,000 up to $8,000 will be available for eligible applicants.

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.

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