Head Teacher - Teaching & Learning (ACIP) - Cobar High School

Position Information
Cobar High School is a small comprehensive secondary school located in remote NSW, 700km northwest of Sydney on the traditional lands of the Wongaibon people of the Ngiyampaa nation, with the nearest regional centre of Dubbo 300km east. Cobar is a mining town with an approximate population of 4000 people. Students predominantly expect to gain highly paid occupations within the mining sector which does create unique challenges for the school, particularly in terms of engaging students in the notion of tertiary education.

The school has a student population of 220 students, of whom 26.8% identify as Aboriginal and 6.8% from a non-English speaking background. Our support unit currently consists of three multi-categorical classes to cater for our students with additional needs. The student population is transient with on average (past 7 years) only 38.4% of our Year 12 HSC graduates actually starting their secondary education at Cobar High School.

Cobar High School has a dedicated and collaborative teaching team, many of whom are early in their careers and bring enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and a strong commitment to professional growth. Staff work closely together to provide engaging, inclusive learning experiences and a range of extra-curricular opportunities for students. The school’s remote location and unique context have fostered a culture of continuous improvement, supported by a targeted Professional Learning Program that meets the developmental needs of both staff and students. This program, alongside structured lesson observations and data-informed practice, supports our commitment to differentiated learning and improved literacy and numeracy outcomes.


Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
A visible leader with the capacity to work collaboratively as part of the school executive team to drive sustained improvement through evidence-based teaching initiatives that foster engagement and challenge, related to the School’s Excellence Plan.
Demonstrated ability to lead and support staff in implementing differentiated teaching strategies that meet the diverse learning needs of students across all stages of the learning continuum.


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
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.

This is an above centrally identified permanent position established through school funds. The successful candidate’s continued appointment to this position will be subject to the continuity of funding, the ongoing requirement of the position and the educational needs of the school.

Should the funding or the requirement for the position cease, the teacher will receive nominated transfer status; please refer to the Staffing Procedure for the Teaching Service in NSW Public Schools for additional information.

When accepting the position, the successful applicant will be indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions attached to this appointment.

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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.

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