Job Description - Head Teacher Mathematics - Tempe High School (0000BEPP)
Head Teacher Mathematics - Tempe High School - 0000BEPP
Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number A900159470
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Tempe High School
Principal Network Marrickville
Staffing Aree Port Jackson
FTE 1.000
Contact Phone number 02 9558 2023
Contact School Admin - 99999999
Closing Date
18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Tempe High School has an enrolment of 990 students where 67% of students are from non-English speaking background and 3% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Tempe High is a proud comprehensive, partially-selective, multicultural high school, highly valued by an engaged community. The school community is committed to enhancing academic growth for all students, irrespective of their backgrounds and/or learning challenges. The Wellbeing and Learning Support Team nurture the social, emotional and academic needs of students and provide ongoing continuity of learning as students transition into the senior school. The school's strategic directions are: Student Attainment and Growth, Creating Quality Learning Environments and Enhanced Connections.
Specific Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as an effective member of the school executive leadership team, leading strategic initiatives to drive whole-school improvement.
- Proven capacity to inspire, support, and develop the Mathematics staff, foster a strong and cohesive team environment, and lead initiatives that enhance teaching and learning outcomes within a semi-selective school context.
- Proven experience in leading the design, implementation, and ongoing development of rigorous, differentiated Mathematics programs that address the diverse learning needs of students, including high potential and gifted learners, and the capacity to support acceleration and enrichment programs.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated through building productive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider school community.
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
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