Head Teacher Welfare - Matraville Sports High School

Matraville Sports High School is a co-educational Selective Sports High School located in Sydney's eastern suburbs with an enrolment of 374.

Matraville Sports High School is a member of the NSW Sports High Schools Association and provides elite coaching and performance pathways for athletes in reaching academic and sporting goals.

The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students including 31% from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background, and 9% EALD. The school has 8 specialist support classes.

The school is home to the UNSW-Matraville Education partnership which aims to extend the student experience through academic enrichment opportunities, enhanced teacher professional learning, and engagement with the school community.

• Selection Criteria

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the demonstrated capacity to lead a whole school wellbeing team to plan and implement programs to improve student engagement, behaviour and attendance.

Proven ability to analyse to interpret and analyse a range of data to support school evaluation, strategic planning, and future school directions, with a focus on student wellbeing and engagement.

Proven capacity to coordinate planning processes to build authentic connections with parents, community and external agencies to nurture the wellbeing of students.

Demonstrated understanding of the wellbeing needs of high potential and gifted students including those from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island background.

• 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 policies

• Conditions
• Special Notes

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

• About the NSW Department of Education