Head Teacher Mathematics - Mount Austin High School ($20K Recruitment Bonus plus $5K to $8K Relocation Support Package) NSW Department of Education – Mount Austin NSW Mount Austin High School is located in Wagga Wagga, NSW on Woradjuri country. It is a comprehensive, co-educational, inclusive high school with 540 students enrolled, 46% of whom identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school offers five special education classes, an Intensive English Class, a Clontarf Academy, Girls At The Centre, and a Restorative Practices Centre. Recent capital works projects include refurbishments to visual arts, music rooms, the Cafe, library, and staff professional learning spaces. Staff are a mix of newly appointed, beginning, and experienced teachers committed to the school, students, and community. Significant community connections, academic growth, and authentic post-school pathways for all students are focal points of school planning. Mount Austin High School works closely with the local AECG. Position InformationThe Head Teacher Mathematics will lead the development of innovative and dynamic teaching and learning programs that are engaging and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria: Ability to lead the development of innovative and dynamic teaching and learning programs that are engaging and differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. Proven capacity to effectively lead a productive and collaborative team of diverse learners. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively as part of the executive team. General Selection CriteriaSuccessful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning, and classroom practice. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff, and parents. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy. ConditionsThe successful applicant may be eligible to receive a one-off recruitment payment of $20,000. (Conditions apply) A relocation support package of $5,000 up to $8,000 will be available for eligible applicants. 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 NotesThe 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, responsible 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 disabilities. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team. 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. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr