Head Teacher Mathematics - Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design

Permanent full-time job at Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design (Dulwich Hill, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000AKNU
Closing date May 22, 2024, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Seaview St, Dulwich Hill 2203 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Josh O'Neill
0295607299

About this job

Position Information

Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design, enrolment 900 students, including 45% of students from a non-English speaking background, has highly motivated staff, students and parents committed to optimising learning outcomes in a creative, innovative and caring environment.

The school focuses on academic achievement, offering a comprehensive pattern of student study with a specialist stream in visual arts and design where student enrolment is through portfolio and interview.

The school has a support unit for students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. There are a number of programs such as project-based learning, a secondary enrichment class, a strong gifted and talented program and a broad range of extracurricular activities such as band, choir, public speaking, debating and drama.

Refer to the school website for the Annual Report and Strategic Improvement Plan: https://dulwich-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Proven exemplary teaching and/or practice and ability to lead a diverse faculty team in continual improvement that fosters student engagement and promotes positive learning experiences, across the Mathematics curriculum including Extension 1 and 2.
2. Proven ability to lead the development and implementation of curriculum reform including innovative, high-quality teaching and learning programs, practices and assessment which meet the diverse learning and wellbeing needs of all students.
3. Proven expertise in visible and proactive school leadership working in successful collaboration with the school’s executive team to lead, implement and support whole school priorities and initiatives in the school’s Strategic Improvement Plan. 
4. Highly developed and visible interpersonal skills with a proven capacity to build positive relationships and promote engagement across the school community, helping to create and sustain a positive school culture of integrity, diversity and excellence.
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 (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.

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