AddressSydney Girls High School, enrolment 940 students, is an academically selective secondary school with a record of outstanding academic achievement. The school has a non-English speaking background (NESB) student population of 89% and cultural diversity is valued and celebrated. The school fosters the capacity of young women across the domains of giftedness and students are actively involved in extensive and high valued co-curricular programs. Many prominent and successful women are graduates of Sydney Girls High School across many varied walks of life. The examples of the achievements of the alumni over more than 140 years serve as an inspiration for current students who strive for leadership and recognition in the full knowledge of the privilege of their education and the responsibility for making a difference in the lives of others.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach English (7-12) with demonstrated evidence of exceptional classroom practice and a strong understanding of the needs of students presenting for the HSC in Advanced English and English Extension courses.
Ability to develop, evaluate and review teaching and learning programs for high potential and gifted students, facilitating effective pedagogical approaches to ensure continuity of learning from the middle to the senior years of schooling.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to engage and lead a diverse faculty with a range of experience to embed and sustain a culture of high expectations in relation to student outcomes.
Commitment to school-based co-curricular and extracurricular programs, including providing support for whole school programs outside of core teaching time.
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 (*****@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.
