Casino High School is a comprehensive high school with an enrolment of approximately 630 students, including 30% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and a large Support Unit meeting the needs of approximately 80 students across 9 classes. Casino is a regional town located in Northern New South Wales with a rural demographic on Bundjalung land of the Gallibal people.
The school focuses on every student's wellbeing to ensure they are educated in a supportive and nurturing environment, tending to each student's individual needs. We have embedded the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) program at our school and instil our values of Respect, Inclusion, Safety and Effort (RISE) at all times. We regularly acknowledge the great efforts of all our students.
We have a diverse and innovative staff that are able to engage students through varied curriculum choices which meet academic, vocational (VET and TVET and School to Work), sporting and social needs of our students. The Casino community are active participants in school events and the development of stronger partnerships and programs within the school setting enable our students to gain 'real world' experiences.
Position InformationIn addition to the general selection criteria,
Outstanding communication, prioritisation, management and organisational skills and ability to effectively lead the complex day-to-day operations of the school and maintain and enhance the school's positive culture among staff, students and parents/carers.Demonstrated ability to manage complex student, staff and parent/carer situations applying empathetic leadership to school and Department policies and procedures.Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as a member of the senior executive team to build a culture of high expectations to drive continuous improvement in the pursuit of excellence in all domains of the Schools Excellence Framework.General Selection CriteriaSuccessful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy.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 NotesApplicants 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.
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