Head Teacher Administration - School

Position InformationPittwater High School is a large co-educational school of over 1000 students on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with a highly committed school community, executive, teaching and administrative staff. The school is committed to embedding evidence based pedagogical practices to develop resilient, self-regulated learners who are well prepared to move successfully into their future careers. Currently, accelerated courses are offered in Aboriginal Studies, Multimedia and Investigating Science. Our school has impressive amenities including collaborative learning spaces, digital media centre, modern science laboratories, a performing arts space, outdoor classroom facilities and gymnasium, a senior kitchen and an industry standard trade training centre. The school is a BYOD school which is supported by an extensive technology infrastructure which effectively services all classrooms. Unique features of Pittwater High School include the school's instrumental program, including the renowned symphonic orchestra, Cabrananga which is a support unit which caters for 21 students with diverse needs and an Agriculture program which caters for roughly 185 students from Year 8 through to the HSC. Our school monitors and tracks the educational outcomes and well-being of all students including developing efficacy and self-regulation. Teachers know and challenge their students with a focus on developing a growth mindset to reach their potential. This is further supported by the focus of our Collective Teacher Efficacy teams who explicitly analyse student data to meet the diverse needs of our students. Students annually develop their education plans which reflect on their prior achievements and determine their future learning goals which are evaluated twice a year. Regular reviews and interviews are conducted with students to support them in challenging themselves and achieving their learning goals. We have a highly successful student leadership program including prefect leadership portfolios in the areas of Culture and Community, Social Justice, Sport, Health and Wellbeing and Environment and Sustainability. Extra-curricular activities such as The Aiming High Challenge, Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, The Art Club, Science Club and Chess Club add to the rich learning culture in our school.

Selection Criteria

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

Evidence of ability to work collaboratively with the school’s Executive team to lead and support effective implementation of initiatives consistent with the School Improvement Plan .

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with proven ability to manage daily operations and whole school organisation which includes, but is not limited to, casual relief, rosters, examination and test administration and Special Religious Education coordination.

Proven capacity to oversee the use of online administrative systems such as Edval, Sentral and Schoolbytes, and demonstrate the ability to meet critical timelines, solve problems and manage unforeseen circumstances.

General Selection Criteria

• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
• Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies

ConditionsAn 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 ( *****@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.