Head Teacher Teaching & Learning – Merrylands High School

Head Teacher Teaching & Learning – Merrylands High School – 0000AFI3

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Location

Sydney Region 

Advertisement Number A900131337

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 Merrylands High School

Principal Network Parramatta

Staffing Area Fairfield

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Ms C Sioufi

Contact Phone number 9632 9401

Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

01-May-2024, 6:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service 

Position Information Merrylands High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school (enrollment 850 students, including 82% students from a non-English speaking background). The school’s strategic directions are, Student Growth and Attainment, Collaborative Practices and Effective Feedback. There is a strong focus on academic achievement, student engagement, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), innovative technology, meaningful community participation and whole school professional learning aligned to the school’s strategic directions.

Specific Selection Criteria 

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

Demonstrated expertise in leading and collaborating with colleagues to meet system priorities and school strategic directions. 

Demonstrated capacity to lead evidence based professional learning to enhance the effectiveness of all staff including mentoring early career teachers and monitoring teacher accreditation.

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 policies

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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