Position Information Our school is located in the suburb of Lake Haven on the Central Coast. The school was established in 1976 & has developed a proud connection to the Darkinjung people as the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built and the place on which our young people grow, learn & make connections. We are a coeducational comprehensive high school, with an academically selective class in each year group. The student population consists of approximately 1000 students, including; 80 students in our Special Education Support classes, 160 identified High Potential & Gifted students & 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, the following specific selection criteria must be addressed: 1. Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and inspire English staff using current research to ensure high quality teaching and learning programs, curriculum implementation and resource development to demonstrate measurable impact for all students. 2. Proven ability to work collaboratively with the executive team to lead, manage and implement whole school processes and initiatives that support the school’s strategic directions and address whole school priorities. 3. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to connect with all key stakeholders and learning community members to effectively build relationships that improve learning outcomes for all students. 4. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to meet the cultural, wellbeing and educational needs of all students, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students. 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 .