Head Teacher Teaching & Learning – Orara High School

Head Teacher Teaching & Learning – Orara High School – 0000APCJ

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Location

Regional NSW 

Advertisement Number A900138013

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 Orara High School

Principal Network Coffs Harbour

Staffing Area Clarence/Coffs Harbour

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Laura McRae

Contact Phone number 02 6652 1077

Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

09-Oct-2024, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service 

Position Information Orara High School is a vibrant place of learning for over 840 students and over 100 teaching and non-teaching staff, located in Coffs Harbour, Mid-North Coast, NSW. The school acknowledges that each day we learn and work together on the land of the Gumbaynggirr people; regardless of background or role in the school, we acknowledge and respect these traditional custodians of the land on which Orara High School was established and continues to grow. A dedicated team of teaching and non-teaching staff support students in developing life literacies to learn and use valuable knowledge, skills and understandings in their private, civic, and working lives by supporting both students’ learning and wellbeing. The school is proud of the rich cultural diversity among its study body, our staff, and the school community. In excess of thirty languages can be heard spoken among our students and their families. Over 25% of students are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. A Clontarf Academy commenced in 2019 which has been further complemented by the Balmuun Jindas Indigenous Girls’ Academy, ensuring that the cultural and wellbeing needs of male and female students of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage are a genuine focus of the school. Almost 20% of the student population are young people learning English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D). An innovative and committed team of specialist teachers and support staff work within our dedicated EAL/D faculty to ensure that these new arrivals to our country and community have the best possible learning experiences to build their future careers. The school community has high expectations of the school to deliver culturally relevant and respectful learning experiences and to be a place of learning that will lead all students – regardless of their background – to future careers full of challenge and opportunity. Students with additional learning and behaviour needs are catered for within the Inclusive Education Unit, consisting of 7 classes. Specialist teaching and non-teaching staff work across 7 learning spaces, assisting students to develop to the best of their abilities and to transition to rewarding lives beyond their school years.

Specific Selection Criteria 

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

1. Demonstrated well-developed organisational, interpersonal and communication skills to lead teams to support the development of a school culture based on high expectations.

2. Proven capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead data-driven initiatives that support the implementation of the vision and directions of the school’s strategic plan.

3. Demonstrated capacity to lead staff in the development and implementation of differentiated teaching and learning programs and assessment practices, with the capacity to support students from diverse backgrounds.

4. Proven ability to develop strong, collaborative relationships with parents, carers, and the wider community, building a shared commitment to improving 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 (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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