Head Teacher Teaching and Learning – Oxley High School

Head Teacher Teaching and Learning – Oxley High School – 0000AKGB

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Location

Regional NSW 

Advertisement Number A900134675

Number of Positions

1

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.

School Name Oxley High School

Principal Network Peel

Staffing Area Tamworth

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Natalie Hill

Contact Phone number 0400398465

Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

05-Jun-2024, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service 

Position Information Oxley High School (1050 students; 22% Aboriginal students) is a dynamic comprehensive high school located in the regional centre of Tamworth. Tamworth is a progressive community, affordable housing, a growing population of 55,000 people and easy connection to Sydney and Brisbane. Oxley High School has a close connection to the community through academic, social, sporting and cultural achievements. It is renowned for producing students of national and international recognition in the Arts, Sport and Academia and high HSC achievement. Oxley High School offers a broad range of electives from Years 7-12 including Languages, Extension English, Mathematics, Drama, Dance, Visual Arts, Agriculture, Music, Gifted and Talented Sport and Theatre. A key feature of the school is the commitment of students, staff and community to an expansive curriculum including extra-curricular activities which allows students to achieve their personal best. Oxley High School has a partnership with UNE and is considered a Centre of Excellence in education.

Specific Selection Criteria 

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

1. Ability to lead evidence-based, whole school professional learning on quality teaching, literacy, and future-focused pedagogy, aimed at increasing staff capacity, including mentoring and monitoring teacher accreditation.

2. Skill in initiating, leading and evaluating whole school programs, differentiation, and assessment based practices that encourage engagement through a culture of learning and collaborative practice.

3. Ability to be a dynamic member of the executive leadership team and spearhead initiatives that align with the whole school strategic directions.

4. Proven capability in gathering and analysing data to strategically plan and innovate whole school teaching and learning programs, fostering motivation and engagement, and enhancing student outcomes.

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 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 ([email protected]) 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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