Position Information
Bankstown Girls High School is a comprehensive secondary school established in 1960, located in Sydney’s Southwest. Our student population of 547 girls reflects a diverse range of cultural, religious, and socio-economic backgrounds. Notably, 98% of our students come from non-English speaking backgrounds, and 30% require varying levels of support in English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D).
At Bankstown Girls High School, we provide a variety of learning experiences that focus on design thinking and inquiry-based learning. Our approach aims to enhance academic performance and foster a commitment to excellence that prepares students for success in a global society.
We are dedicated to nurturing each student’s potential and promoting a love of lifelong learning. Our values of integrity, respect, collaboration, and excellence guide our efforts to instil a sense of community responsibility while equipping students with the academic, social, and emotional skills needed to thrive. In our inclusive environment, we encourage resilience and empower students to pursue their ambitions and make a positive impact.
Our school benefits from the support of a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We have established partnerships with local primary schools, universities, cultural institutions, businesses, and community groups. Our students actively represent the school in various activities across the metropolitan area, including music and sports, achieving recognition at regional levels.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to lead the development of innovative and explicit teaching and learning across a range of HSIE and HGPE programs, including curriculum and assessment practices that engage and meet the needs of all students.
- Visible leadership that demonstrates exemplary interpersonal skills and the proven capacity to build staff capability through mentoring and targeted professional learning, whilst fostering a culture of high expectations, teamwork, positive relationships, and staff wellbeing to ensure sustainable improvement across a diverse faculty.
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Special Notes
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
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