Position Information
The new high school in Edmondson Park has commenced construction on the corner of Buchan Avenue and Horrie Road. The school will be located in the South Western Sydney growth corridor which has seen an exponential growth of residential housing over the past ten years. The school will primarily serve the communities of Edmondson Park and Bardia.
Due to the unique and complex nature of opening a new school, executive positions will be appointed prior to the school opening. It is anticipated that the school will initially take enrolments for Year 7 students only. The role will begin at the start of Term 4. The Head Teacher will play a key role in leading the development of curriculum, systems, and processes, and will work closely with the leadership team to establish the foundational structures of the new school, including staff recruitment and building strong connections with the community.
The new secondary school is designed to serve the exponential growth of local families in the area and will be built in stages. Stage 1 will have capacity for 800 students however the school will be built with core facilities for 2000 students.
Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated high-level educational leadership skills with the capacity to establish, lead and manage a new innovative science faculty, cultivating a collaborative and high performing team environment to drive excellence in teaching and learning.
2. Demonstrated ability to establish, develop and maintain high quality faculty systems and processes including programming, assessment, reporting frameworks that engage diverse learners, demonstrate measurable improvement and meet compliance and safety standards.
3. Demonstrated high-level of professionalism, communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to establish, build and maintain a positive faculty and school culture, engaging effectively within a diverse school community.
4. Ability to contribute as an effective and strategic member of the school leadership team, driving whole school improvement through collaborative planning, high impact initiatives and maintaining a shared culture of excellence that enhances student learning.
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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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