Wagga Wagga High School (WWHS) was established in 1912 and moved to its present site, initiating the name "the high school on the hill", in 1917. The school is a large co-educational, inclusive, comprehensive high school situated in a large regional centre. The enrolment for 2024 is 926 students including an Indigenous population of 96 and an ESL population of over 100 students, many of whom were once refugees from Africa, Burma and the Middle East. Almost 40 languages are spoken in the school. The school has a broad range of programs which include: an academic selective class in each of Years 7 to 10, a Year 10 engagement and vocation class, a highly effective learning support team, an excellent performing arts program, a broad vocational education program, an extensive careers program and inclusive support classes for students with disabilities. The school has the core values of Respect, Responsibility and Challenge and there are proactive student welfare programs to enhance student wellbeing. The school has excellent facilities with a Trade Training Centre for vocational education, a commercial kitchen which includes a student run café, a ten hectare farm for rural education, an assembly hall, sporting facilities including a gymnasium and well landscaped school grounds. The school has a committed and dynamic teaching, administrative and executive staff with a range of experience and an active and involved Parents & Citizens Association. Close links have been established with partner primary schools, Charles Sturt University, the Riverina Institute of TAFE and the wider community. Position Information Selection Criteria Demonstrated ability to lead the development and implementation of high-quality syllabus-based curricula and evaluate their impact across a broad range of HSIE subjects at all stages for both students and staff. Experience leading a team to implement the Strategic Improvement Plan to meet the diverse learning needs of students. Demonstrated capacity to be a dynamic member of the executive leadership team and to lead initiatives that address whole school strategic directions and nurture positive and productive relationships across the school community. Capacity to support the diversity of learners by meeting the needs of students from culturally varied backgrounds. General Selection Criteria Successful 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. 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 The commencement date for this position will be day 1 of the 2025 school year. 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. New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. #J-18808-Ljbffr