Position InformationRyde Secondary College (Years 7-12) has an enrolment of 1465 students, including 70% students from an EAL/D background.
It is a comprehensive high school with an academically selective cohort, an additional class for gifted and talented students, regular mainstream classes in each cohort and a support unit.
The College has a strong focus on quality teaching, differentiated learning, Cultures of Thinking, collaborative teacher professional learning, student voice, social justice programs and a creative and positive learning environment.
The College has extensive whole school, extracurricular, sporting and community partnership programs.
Selection CriteriaApplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.
In addition to the general selection criteria,
Proven expertise in science curriculum and capacity to lead a diverse team through curriculum reform to ensure innovative, evidence-based teaching and learning implementation.Demonstrated skills in gathering, analysing and interpreting school-based and system data to lead initiatives supporting engagement and growth from Stage 4 to Stage 6 in Science.Evidence of highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to lead and mentor staff to implement HPGE and a high-expectations culture in all classrooms.Proven expertise in visible and proactive school leadership, collaborating with the executive to develop and support whole school policies, priorities and initiatives in the Strategic Improvement Plan.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 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 EducationThe 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 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.
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