Position Information Jindabyne High School will be moving to a newly established site, scheduled to be opened in 2024. Located on the Barry Way next to the NSW Sport and Recreation Centre, this exciting project provides Jindabyne with a new primary and new high school at the Jindabyne Education Campus. In Term 3, 2023, Jindabyne Central School transitioned to two separate schools that will remain on the previous Jindabyne Central School site until they move to the new campus in 2024. Jindabyne is located at the base of the Snowy Mountains on Ngarigo land approximately two hours south of Canberra. Jindabyne High School currently has a student population of approximately 320 students (approximately 3% identifying as Aboriginal) and the planned build caters for expansion to approximately 500 students. Through collective efficacy we foster equity and personal best to ensure resilience, pride and a love of learning. We cater for a diverse student population and place a strong focus on academics, sport, creative and performing arts and technology to meet student need, student aspiration and the provision of opportunity. The new facility will support a focus on successful pathways to post school destinations, including tertiary study and trades-based employment and study. The 7 to 12 curriculum is responsive and flexible with streamlined transition points throughout each student's schooling life. High expectations, quality curriculum delivery and wellbeing support ensure innovative teaching and learning that empowers student success. The school’s unique context provides opportunity for a variety of specialised programs and extra-curricular events. Strong parent and community partnerships support enriched learning experiences and provide meaningful connections to broader perspectives and opportunities. Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, Approval to teach Mathematics 7 – 12 and willingness to teach Mathematics Extensions 1 and 2. Demonstrated ability to inspire, develop and lead staff at all stages of their career through professional learning and evidence based, reflective teaching practices to promote quality teaching, learning and assessment. Ability to source, analyse and interpret internal and external data to lead the evaluation and development of programs that support student growth and attainment. Demonstrated visible leadership with the capacity to work collaboratively with the executive team to drive whole school improvement through effective implementation of initiatives aligned to the Strategic Improvement Plan. 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. 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 ( dandidet.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 .