Head Teacher Human Society and its Environment- Greystanes High School

Position Information Greystanes High School (1,100 students) is a dynamic, high-achieving comprehensive school dedicated to fostering excellence in all aspects of student development. Through a strong commitment to quality teaching and targeted welfare programs, the school aims to support and empower every student. The experienced and passionate staff work collaboratively to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, offering a diverse and innovative curriculum that engages and challenges students. At the heart of the school is a culture of positive relationships, student harmony, and a commitment to inclusivity, ensuring that all members of the community feel valued and supported. Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, Exemplary teaching practice and subject knowledge with the proven ability to collaboratively lead curriculum change, programming and assessment development that cater for a diversity of student needs. Capacity to lead and manage a dynamic faculty with highly motivated staff of varied experience through the delivery of professional learning, and embed whole school teaching and learning priorities. A proven ability to work as part of the executive team focusing on delivering the school’s strategic vision, and to drive change and continuous improvement. Demonstrated dynamic and supportive leadership skills with a proven ability to cultivate positive and sustainable relationships and cultures within the wider school and educational community. 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 (dandidet.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 .

Location: The Rocks, AU

Posted Date: 3/1/2025