Job Description - Head Teacher Mathematics - Castle Hill High School *****BC7V)
Head Teacher Mathematics - Castle Hill High School - ****BC7V
Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number A*********
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,******. This position attracts a base salary of $149,******, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Castle Hill High School
Principal Network The Ponds
Staffing Area Hornsby
FTE *****
Contact Name Georgina Cuthbertson
Contact Phone number **********
Contact School Admin - ********
Closing Date
26-Aug-****, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Castle Hill High School is a large, comprehensive secondary school. The school has 138 teaching staff and **** students, 62% of whom are from a non-English speaking background. The school has an outstanding reputation for its pursuit in building teacher capacity, its innovative programs to enhance academic performance and its culture founded on professional, collaborative, respectful relationships.
The school has excellent links with an informed community, a mutual commitment that is highly valued. The curriculum is vast and extracurricular activities are abundant providing choice, challenge and interest for students. Creative and Performing Arts and Sport complement an academic focus where HSC results are very strong.
The school maintains and improves its academic performance through rigorous, challenging work for students. Programs to build character focus on resilience, ethics and building positive relationships. Positive relationships and ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for underpins the school culture. Interest groups and individualised programs which recognise and celebrate differences and inclusivity are embedded and continue to evolve.
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,




Capacity to work in partnership as an additional Head Teacher of Mathematics leading a large faculty, with an emphasis on setting and maintaining high expectations.
Proven ability to use data to identify priorities and lead improvement in teaching practice and student performance.
Demonstrated expertise in Mathematics, including the successful implementation of the syllabus through effective planning, programming, and mentoring of staff in senior courses, particularly Extension Mathematics.
Highly developed leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment practices; motivate staff; support professional learning; and work effectively with students, parents, and the school 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
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage
Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the meritselection webpage.
Please note:
The FTE selection is final.
No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
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