Head Teacher Mathematics - Gloucester High School

Gloucester High School is a comprehensive, co–educational school that services the educational needs of the communities of the Bucketts Way and is located in a picturesque setting overlooking the Gloucester River valley. Gloucester High School has a steady enrolment profile of around 315 students, a support unit of 2 classes and around 13% of students identify as Aboriginal. The students come from both rural farming backgrounds and from the local town and surrounding villages. Gloucester High School's central purpose is to develop a supportive learning environment that engages all students, teachers and community in the pursuit of learning excellence. The school supports student engagement through innovative teaching and learning programs and a network of welfare staff. The Positive Behaviour for Learning program teaches five core expectations: care, achievement, respect, effort and responsibility to all students. Gloucester High School enjoys a strong reputation in academic, sporting, performing and creative arts achievements. School-based traineeships and vocational education and training courses are incorporated into our Stage 5 and Stage 6 programs, preparing our students for the workplace or further training. An active Parents & Citizens Association (P&C) supports the school and holds high expectations for an inclusive environment that values community engagement, partnership, confidence and satisfaction.

Gloucester High School is a comprehensive, co–educational school that services the educational needs of the communities of the Bucketts Way and is located in a picturesque setting overlooking the Gloucester River valley. Gloucester High School has a steady enrolment profile of around 315 students, a support unit of 2 classes and around 13% of students identify as Aboriginal. The students come from both rural farming backgrounds and from the local town and surrounding villages. Gloucester High School's central purpose is to develop a supportive learning environment that engages all students, teachers and community in the pursuit of learning excellence. The school supports student engagement through innovative teaching and learning programs and a network of welfare staff. The Positive Behaviour for Learning program teaches five core expectations: care, achievement, respect, effort and responsibility to all students. Gloucester High School enjoys a strong reputation in academic, sporting, performing and creative arts achievements. School-based traineeships and vocational education and training courses are incorporated into our Stage 5 and Stage 6 programs, preparing our students for the workplace or further training. An active Parents & Citizens Association (P&C) supports the school and holds high expectations for an inclusive environment that values community engagement, partnership, confidence and satisfaction.

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1. Approval to teach Mathematics 7-12 and capacity and willingness to teach Mathematics Extension 1 and 2.
2. Ability to build a culture of high expectations, support new teachers, lead future-focused thinking, and guide curriculum development to inspire and strengthen Mathematics and PDHPE teachers in improving outcomes for all learners.
3. Demonstrated capacity as a highly visible and effective leader who works collaboratively as a member of the school executive to strengthen a positive, high-expectations school culture and lead strategic initiatives that deliver measurable, whole-school improvement in student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

1. Approval to teach Mathematics 7-12 and capacity and willingness to teach Mathematics Extension 1 and 2.
2. Ability to build a culture of high expectations, support new teachers, lead future-focused thinking, and guide curriculum development to inspire and strengthen Mathematics and PDHPE teachers in improving outcomes for all learners.
3. Demonstrated capacity as a highly visible and effective leader who works collaboratively as a member of the school executive to strengthen a positive, high-expectations school culture and lead strategic initiatives that deliver measurable, whole-school improvement in student learning, wellbeing and engagement.

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.

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.

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

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.

• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.

• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.

• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.

• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.