AddressMudgee High is a rural comprehensive school catering for 800 students from Years 7-12, 13% of whom identify as ATSI. The school is in the Central West of New South Wales in a region well-known for its tourism, agriculture and mining. The school celebrated its centenary in 2016 and possesses a well-respected history of academic, cultural and sporting achievement. In 2023, external validation judged the school as excelling in wellbeing. Restorative practices and the recognition of academic, cultural and kinaesthetic achievement all underpin that success. The school enjoys strong relationships with its families and the broader community. The comprehensive curriculum offered at Mudgee High allows students access to a wide range of courses for both university and non-university pathways. It has a proud history of transition success. Stage 5 elective courses are vertically integrated, broadening further what the school can offer. Mudgee High has a strong relationship with the broader community, including a supportive Parents and Citizens’ Association and an equally supportive local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group. Each year, Year 12 students engage in charity fundraising that involves the entire community, and local businesses and industries support our students and staff with expertise and resources. The school boasts modern science laboratories, trade training facilities, creative and performing arts facilities, a gymnasium, technology workshops, a wellbeing centre, eight support unit classes and a well-appointed library resource centre, all of which support the development of the young people who attend Mudgee High.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, applicants will demonstrate:
- An ability to lead and build the capacity of staff to develop, implement and evaluate quality individualised learning and support programs, including transition programs, to facilitate quality outcomes for students.
- A demonstrated capacity to work as part of a school leadership team to continue a school-wide culture and practice of inclusion, equity and ongoing improvement.
- A proven ability to work collaboratively with parents, members of school staff and the broader community to promote a culture of high expectations while addressing the learning and wellbeing needs of a diverse student population.
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 (*****@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.
