Head Teacher Human Society and its Environment - Kurri Kurri High SchoolKurri Kurri High School is set in the semi-rural area of the Hunter Valley.
It is a proud local high school that has served the community since ****.
Many families have generational patronage to the high school and these robust local links to community continue to offer opportunities for our students.The school population ranges between 900 and 930 including classes in our Special Education faculty.
The school has dedicated programs for approximately 25% of students who proudly identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
The school's motto is 'Creating Futures', which embodies the range of pathways we aim to provide for our students.
Student voice is valued and fostered through SRC, Interact, Clontarf, Dream Together and Junior AECG to help to make decisions in improving and shaping our school's future.About this jobPosition InformationKurri Kurri High School is set in the semi-rural area of the Hunter Valley.
It is a proud local high school that has served the community since ****.
Many families have generational patronage to the high school and these strong local links to community continue to offer opportunities for our students.The school population ranges between 900 and 930 including classes in our Special Education faculty.
The school has dedicated programs for approximately 25% of students who proudly identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
The school's motto is 'Creating Futures', which embodies the range of pathways we aim to provide for our students.
Student voice is valued and fostered through SRC, Interact, Clontarf,



Dream Together and Junior AECG to help to make decisions in improving and shaping our school's future.General Selection Criteria1.
Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice2.
Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs3.
Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams4.
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents5.
Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning6.
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policySpecific Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.




In addition to the general selection criteria,Demonstrated expertise in leading others to develop inclusive HSIE teaching and learning programs that engage and challenge all students.Proven capacity to lead the faculty through explicit teaching and effective assessment practices that improve student learning outcomes for all students.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the school leadership team, supporting the implementation of the school's strategic directionsConditionsAn 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 EducationThe 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.
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