Position Information James Ruse Agricultural High School, located in Carlingford in North Western Sydney, is a coeducational, academically selective high school with an enrolment of 860 students, including 97% from a non-English speaking background. The school aims to provide highly gifted students with learning driven by curiosity and challenge. Our staff help our students develop skills, knowledge and perspectives with an emphasis on collaboration, self-direction and pedagogy that inspires lifelong learning. Our broad curriculum, including an accelerated study of Agriculture for all students from Years 7-10, and a plethora of varied co-curricular experiences helps to develop students into active citizens who will make positive contributions to the world. For more information https://jamesruse-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/ Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, Demonstrated expertise in teaching Music and ability to lead and manage an extensive co-curricular music program and enrichment opportunities Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills with the capacity to build both individuals and teams to further develop and maintain a culture of high expectations Demonstrated knowledge and ability to lead teachers in developing and implementing high quality teaching and learning pedagogy to meet the needs of academically gifted students 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 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 (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 .
