AddressKiama High School is a large comprehensive school with 817 students, including 46 Aboriginal students. We provide a quality learning environment which encourages collaboration and innovation to enrich the lives of all students, and staff are committed to delivering high academic standards in a positive, nurturing environment. Our Positive Behaviour for Learning core values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence underpin all aspects of school life fostering an affirming focus on developing the whole person - educationally, socially and emotionally. The school has developed a strong student wellbeing framework. Current priority areas include the development of engagement and high expectations for students with a focus on improving literacy and numeracy through explicit teaching. We are committed to cultivating and nurturing a dynamic and inclusive school community.
Additional information about the school, including the Annual School Report is available on the school website at http://www.kiama-h.schools.nsw.edu.au/
Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,- Proven exemplary teaching practice and ability to lead and supervise their faculty in continual improvement that fosters student engagement and promotes positive learning experiences, across the Mathematics curriculum including Extension 1 and 2.
- Ability to lead the development and implementation of curriculum reform to develop innovative, high-quality teaching and learning programs and assessment that develop continuity of learning for all students.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in building positive faculty relationships and providing strong educational leadership focused on creating a safe space for a diverse range of students to engage in their learning and to maintain high expectations.
- Capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole school processes and initiatives that support the school’s strategic directions to improve student learning outcomes.
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.
