Position Information Brisbane Water Secondary College (BWSC) is proudly located on Darkinjung land. Both campuses sit within the beautiful Brisbane Water environment surrounded by waterways, beaches, mountains, and national parks. BWSC is a dynamic comprehensive 7-12 College established to provide inclusive educational experiences in learning environments that cater to the unique needs of middle years learners and senior learners.
The middle school campus, located in Umina, has an enrolment of 800 students who are learners in Years 7-9, of which 12% are Aboriginal. The Umina Campus has eight support classes specialising in IM, Autism, multicategorical and ED. Our inclusive focus provides high-quality learning programs with key strategies for building skills, knowledge, and understanding in literacy and numeracy, enrichment, creative and performing arts, targeted sports, and leadership. As well, the large College farm, located on the Umina Campus, provides unique opportunities for all College students in Agriculture and Primary Industries.
BWSC is a proud member of the Brisbane Water Learning Community (BWLC) that includes five partner primary schools. The BWLC shares a commitment to the vision of a united cohesive K-12 curriculum delivery through quality teaching, and this is the alliance mandate. We work together with Koorana local AECG to co-create and collaborate to ensure all our students learn, grow, and belong.
Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, demonstrate expert knowledge and the ability to lead and support Science teachers in quality teaching practices and curriculum implementation for a diverse range of learners. Collaborate effectively with the school executive team to implement whole school priorities and initiatives. Foster a collaborative faculty culture that develops the capacity of others in focusing on data-informed practice and professional learning for an engaging and safe learning environment.
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 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 disabilities. 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 Inclusion.
New 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.
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