AddressGunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive High School that plays a pivotal role in the Connected Communities Strategy. Located 78 kilometres west of Tamworth in the New England Region of NSW, it serves the town of Gunnedah as well as the surrounding rural districts including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton.
In recent years, Gunnedah and its local areas have been experiencing economic renewal after a period of decline. This resurgence is attributed to the area's abundant supply of energy, raw materials, and open space suitable for manufacturing facilities. As a result, Gunnedah High School anticipates increased enrolments in the coming years from both the town and its partner primary schools.
Currently, Gunnedah High School has a student enrolment of 410, with 53% identifying as Aboriginal. The school is dedicated to catering to the diverse needs of its students through a variety of pathways that support their learning needs and career aspirations. It boasts a Special Education Unit that includes four MC classes and one IM class, ensuring all student are known, valued and cared for.
Many students at Gunnedah High come from low socio-economic backgrounds, and the school receives substantial equity funding aimed at improving educational outcomes for these students. The school employs effective teaching practices and high-impact strategies designed to empower all students to become confident, resilient, and successful learners.
Gunnedah High School emphasizes student participation and achievement across academic, cultural, and sporting areas of the curriculum. The achievements of its students are recognized and celebrated both within the school and the wider local community, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment among students and staff alike. Through its inclusive and supportive environment, Gunnedah High School is committed to providing quality education and fostering the holistic development of every student.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Ability to be a dynamic member of the executive leadership team and lead initiatives that address whole school strategic directions and nurture positive, quality relationships across the school and wider community
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement data driven, evidenced based teaching initiatives that have sustained and targeted impact on student performance and retention.
- Demonstrated experience in leading innovative strategies to create inclusive teaching and learning practices that lead to improved learning outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
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.
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