Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Bowraville Central School

Bowraville Central School is a K-12 campus serving a diverse community within the Nambucca Valley on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales. With a long and proud history dating from 1875, the school's first ever Year 12 candidates completed their Higher School Certificate examinations in 2008.

For several years, the school has been a recipient of additional equity funding, and these resources enable staff and community to work together to create innovative programs of support for students, regardless of their age or background, within a caring and supportive environment. With 34% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Bowraville Central School has an AEO and additional Aboriginal teaching and non-teaching staff who are an integral part in supporting our students.

As a K-12 comprehensive public school, we cater for all local enrolments and this is supported by the establishment of three MC classes, the learning and engagement hub and a rich array of cultural programs. In Secondary, we have moved to a staged learning and these classes are taught by two teachers in a co-teaching model. All classes K-10 have a School Learning and Support Officer full time to further support learning.

The school has a support unit of 3 classes catering for students with a variety of diagnoses, including IM, IO, ED, MC and AU.

The school offers extension and enrichment, transition and literacy support classes to promote the academic advancement of students, while strong wellbeing, sports, arts and student representative programs contribute to the holistic educational experiences of students at Bowraville Central School.

Bowraville Central School is a Connected Communities School,



for further information please visit the following link https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/connected-communities/connected-communities-strategy

For further information regarding the school please see the school website

https://bowraville-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

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Position Information

Bowraville Central School is a K-12 campus serving a diverse community within the Nambucca Valley on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales. With a long and proud history dating from 1875, the school's first ever Year 12 candidates completed their Higher School Certificate examinations in 2008.

For several years, the school has been a recipient of additional equity funding, and these resources enable staff and community to work together to create cutting-edge programs of support for students, regardless of their age or background, within a caring and supportive environment. With 34% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Bowraville Central School has an AEO and additional Aboriginal teaching and non‑teaching staff who are an integral part in supporting our students.

As a K-12 comprehensive public school, we cater for all local enrolments and this is supported by the establishment of three MC classes, the learning and engagement hub and a rich array of cultural programs. In Secondary,



we have moved to a staged learning and these classes are taught by two teachers in a co‑teaching model. All classes K-10 have a School Learning and Support Officer full time to further support learning.

The school has a support unit of 3 classes catering for students with a variety of diagnoses, including IM, IO, ED, MC and AU.

The school offers extension and enrichment, transition and literacy support classes to promote the academic advancement of students, while strong wellbeing, sports, arts and student representative programs contribute to the holistic educational experiences of students at Bowraville Central School.

Bowraville Central School is a Connected Communities School, for further information please visit the following link https://education.nsw.gov.au/public-schools/connected-communities/connected-communities-strategy

For further information regarding the school please see the school website

https://bowraville-c.schools.nsw.edu.au

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

Specific Selection Criteria

📌 Head Teacher Secondary Studies (Bowraville)
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