NSW Department of Education – Coffs Harbour NSW Orara High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the city of Coffs Harbour on the NSW mid north coast and has an enrolment of 875 students, including a support unit and a schoolwide focus on inclusive education. The school successfully caters for students with a wide range of academic abilities, socio-economic circumstances and nationalities. Approximately 25% of students have an Aboriginal background and 15% are of non-English speaking background. The school has a FOEI of 140 and an ICSEA of 889. The school enjoys excellent sporting, creative and performing arts and science facilities along with outstanding sporting fields and play areas. Student leadership development is a key feature of the school. The school collaboratively works within the Lighthouse Community of Schools and partner schools located within Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area. A highly skilled and dedicated staff provides a wide range of learning and extra-curricular opportunities for students. There is an involved and committed Parents and Citizens' Association, strong ties to the local Aboriginal community including the Clontarf Academy, the Girls Academy and members of the local multi-cultural community. Position InformationOrara High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the city of Coffs Harbour on the NSW mid north coast and has an enrolment of 875 students, including a support unit and a schoolwide focus on inclusive education. The school successfully caters for students with a wide range of academic abilities, socio-economic circumstances and nationalities. Approximately 25% of students have an Aboriginal background and 15% are of non-English speaking background. The school has a FOEI of 140 and an ICSEA of 889. The school enjoys excellent sporting, creative and performing arts and science facilities along with outstanding sporting fields and play areas. Student leadership development is a key feature of the school. The school collaboratively works within the Lighthouse Community of Schools and partner schools located within Coffs Harbour and the surrounding area. A highly skilled and dedicated staff provides a wide range of learning and extra-curricular opportunities for students. There is an involved and committed Parents and Citizens' Association, strong ties to the local Aboriginal community including the Clontarf Academy, the Girls Academy and members of the local multi-cultural community. Selection CriteriaApproval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria, A highly visible, approachable leader with outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, who inspires and supports a diverse and dynamic staff, underpinned by evidence improved practice, quality teaching and learning within a culture of high expectations. Outstanding demonstrated capacity to develop effective and clear school systems and procedures in line with department policies and procedures, to facilitate the growth of a culture of authenticity, trust and positive student and staff wellbeing. A strong strategic, equity driven leader who promotes a positive vibrant culture of inclusion, consultation and excellence across a diverse and complex school community with demonstrated leadership in transition to high school and pathways initiatives. A leader with demonstrated experience to form positive and productive relationships and ensure that the wellbeing outcomes of all students are prioritised. General Selection CriteriaHigh level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people. ConditionsAn 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 NotesClassification Structure for Principals: The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2020 details the new principal classification structure based on complexity of schools which commenced in 2016. Please view information on the Classification structure for Principals at here. The classification and remuneration of our school principals is based on school complexity, as measured through each school's RAM allocation. As part of the ongoing application of the new structure a review of thresholds and outcomes will occur on an annual basis. The principal classification for this school is >for 2016 and also for 2017. 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(******) 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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