Head Teacher Welfare - Plumpton High School

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Plumpton High School is located in an urban area serving a diverse population within a low socioeconomic context. Currently 1150 students attend the school, representing over 65 different nationalities and including approximately 115 Aboriginal students. With a focus on developing high intellectual capacity problem solving individually and collaboratively using technology where appropriate supported by 40 business partners and a strong student wellbeing framework continues to ensure university, TAFE access or employment. The numerous extra-curricular opportunities include the areas of performing arts, student leadership, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and media industry studies. The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is embedded in the PDHPE program and recognise that young people that have completed The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award can demonstrate initiative and skills such as teamwork and communication. In 2023 Plumpton was named as the Duke of Edinburgh Award Whole Year Model Australian Champions. Plumpton High School was selected to present at World Education Week in 2021, was a finalist in the Australian Education Awards 2020 in the categories of ‘Secondary School of the Year – Government’ and the ‘Best Co-Curriculum Program’. The school was also named as one of the most innovative in Australia in 2019-2020 with the principal also named as the Australian Principal of the Year (Government Schools) 2019 and in 2023 selected as one of the most influential educators in Australia. There is a strong culture of school-developed professional learning to facilitate our vision as expressed in our strategic plan, which is based on the premise that excellence is achieved when the school community is courageous and commits to being the best we can be, contributing to the local and global context in a meaningful way. Our strategic directions facilitate a whole school cultural shift in thinking around individual and collective performance and achievement. Through a focus on personal best in all areas of school life, we use evidence-based/data informed processes, feedback, reflective practices and collaboration to create opportunities for incremental, achievable and measurable growth. 

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

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated capacity to lead a large whole school wellbeing team to plan and implement embedded curriculum programs to improve student resilience and support the development of personal responsibility.

Proven ability to analyse and interpret a range of data to support school evaluation, strategic planning, and future school directions, with a focus on student wellbeing and engagement.

Proven capacity to coordinate a large support staff including School Counsellors, Community liaison officers, and Wellbeing team, to build authentic connections with parents, community and external agencies to nurture the wellbeing of students.

Demonstrated understanding of the wellbeing needs of student from diverse backgrounds including those from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.