Head Teacher English in Newcastle

Narara Valley High School is a comprehensive high school situated on Darkinjung land on the Central Coast of NSW, with an enrolment of approximately 600 students, including 90 Aboriginal students. Our Support Unit, known as Ngiyang, is an integral part of our school community and comprises eight classes. The school welcomes students of all ability levels and has developed a strong reputation for its focus on academic achievement, wellbeing, and supporting community aspirations and needs.

Narara Valley High School offers specialist High Potential and Gifted Education programs in academic enrichment, Creative and Performing Arts, and Targeted Sport, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities. In addition, the school has a Young Parents Program and an extensive wellbeing, learning, and support team. We maintain highly valued partnerships with the Cooinda AECG and other community organisations, which further support our educational, wellbeing, and transition programs. The PBL values of Respect, Responsibility, and Personal Best are embedded in all aspects of school life.

Strategic priorities for Narara Valley High School include literacy, numeracy, Stage 6 pathways, high rates of student attendance and engagement, evidence-based pedagogies, and learning partnerships.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach English 7-12. Skills and willingness to teach English Extensions 1&2.
• Demonstrated outstanding team leadership skills with a strong commitment to enhancing teacher expertise through mentoring, professional development and fostering a collaborative environment within the English faculty.
• Demonstrated leadership in English curriculum development and instructional practices, which drives high quality teaching and learning for all students, including those from low socio-economic backgrounds and Aboriginal students.
• Proven ability to actively contribute to the school executive team and support the achievement of whole school priorities and strategic goals.

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.

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.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.