Position InformationMiller Technology High School is a comprehensive high school located in Sydney South West with an enrolment of approximately 806 students, with 85% of students from Language Backgrounds Other than English (LBOTE) and 10% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
A well-established Intensive English Centre is located onsite provides English instruction and cultural orientation for new arrivals, refugees and international students.
A Support Faculty provides high quality educational experiences for students with special learning needs.
The school has a low socio-economic status with a strong focus on quality teaching, literacy, numeracy, engagement and connected learning.
Our students have access to a broad curriculum with our Positive Behaviour for Learning core values of Respect, Inspire, Safe and Excel supporting an inclusive learning environment to aspire students to be the best they can possibly be.
What makes our school special is our enthusiastic staff and the number of unique partnerships with universities, industry, and community organisations to enhance students' real-life learning and pathways to post-school options.
Our ultimate goal is to provide a holistic, relevant and significant education which develops resilient individuals who are empowered to think critically, creatively and will promote a community that values diversity, equity and excellence.
Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.
In addition to the general selection criteria, highly developed problem solving and organisational skills to effectively manage the demands of whole school administration to facilitate the efficient daily operations of the school.
Demonstrated high level skills and expertise to build and implement a school timetable that is responsive to school curriculum and student needs.
Demonstrated high level interpersonal and personal skills to communicate and implement school policies, procedures and in the management of casual staff.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the executive leadership team, supporting a cycle of continuous improvement aligned to the school's Strategic Directions.
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 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 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 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 ( ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and InclusionNew 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.
