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Advertisement Number A900140956

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $185,077.00. This position attracts a base salary of $164,044.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Contact Name Michael Sloan

Contact Phone number 0436 623 948

Closing Date 12-Feb-2025, 4:00:00 PM

Position Information 

Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus is a comprehensive secondary school with an enrolment of 820 students, including 160 Aboriginal students. Kelso High Campus is located in Bathurst, three-hours drive from the Sydney CBD and forms an innovative college structure with Bathurst High Campus as part of the Denison College of Secondary Education.

Bathurst boasts a rich heritage and beautiful natural environment, an affordable lifestyle, a wide range of career opportunities and a thriving, inclusive social scene. Find out more about Bathurst at https://www.bathurstregion.com.au/ 

At Kelso High Campus there is an emphasis on a deep and shared understanding of the individual needs and backgrounds of students and families, supported by positive relationships between staff, students and families, and teaching and learning that is aligned to student learning data and is responsive to student needs.   

We work in partnership with our community to build educational aspiration and prepare students for pathways beyond Kelso High Campus.   

More information about Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus is available on the website https://kelso-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/   

Specific Selection Criteria 

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• High level educational leadership skills and experience to support the implementation of evidence-based whole school initiatives that focus on continuous improvement in student learning, engagement and enhance student wellbeing.
• High expectations, positive instructional leadership skills with demonstrated ability to mentor and build the capacity of middle leaders through effective, evidence-informed practice.
• Demonstrated visible leadership with high level, proven ability to proactively manage complex issues, competing priorities, student wellbeing needs and day-to-day operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and capacity to engage with students and families with complex needs, to facilitate growth in student learning and achievement.  
• Demonstrated ability to support and enhance whole-school Behaviour Support and Management processes, and to apply principles within the Wellbeing Framework for Schools, to strengthen inclusive and supportive learning environments for students from diverse backgrounds.

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

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 

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 ([email protected]) 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.