EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR HEAD TEACHER STUDENT ENGAGEMENT

fairfield High School

Expressions of interest are being sought from teachers with a Primary or Secondary qualification for a full time temporary Head Teacher Student Engagement in 2015 commencing immediately and finishing on the 18 December 2015. The position could also be extended into 2016.

Position Information

Fairfield High School, enrolment 950 students, including 91% from a non-English speaking background, is a comprehensive high school well-supported by RAM Equity funding. The school has a special education unit catering for students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities. A well-established Intensive English Centre is located onsite as part of the school with a majority of the students coming from refugee backgrounds. The school has a balance of early career and experienced staff who focus on the delivery of a broad curriculum catering for the needs of individual students. The Community, Achievement, Respect and Environment (CARE) code underpins the ethos of the school. Fairfield High School has a growing group of involved parents with increasing parent engagement programs to support student learning and build knowledge and skills for the wider community.

Application

An application addressing the criteria below and including two referees should be sent by email to Charles Borg,Principal Fairfield High School at 4.00pm FridaySeptember 4 2015. Applications must not exceed four A4 pages. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.

Position Criteria

The Head Teacher Student Engagement is responsible to the Principal for assisting in developing effective student engagement strategies which include whole school programs and extra curricula and inter agency programs that target increased student attendance and student well-being. The specific criteria for this position is:

  • Successful teaching experience with an expertise in student wellbeing, student engagement and curriculum.
  • Demonstrated ability to support students at risk of leaving school early.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Department’s attendance policy and student wellbeing framework.
  • Ability to source and implement programs facilitated by community organisations.
  • Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to prioritise own work and demonstrate initiative without close supervision.
Name of Applicant:
Current Position:
School / Location name:
Telephone Number: / Work:
Home:
Mobile:
Email:
Applicant’s Signature: Date:
I endorse this expression of interest and agree to release the staff member to relieve in higher duties as Head Teacher Student Engagement.
Principal / Supervisor’s name:
Signature Date:
Names and details of two referees (one of which must be your current Principal or direct supervisor)
First referee: / Second referee:
Name: / Name:
Position: / Position:
Telephone
numbers / Work: / Telephone
numbers / Work:
Home: / Home:
Mobile: / Mobile:
Please include your threeA4 page statement addressing the position criteria in addition to the above information as part of your application.
Enquiries and applications to: / Charles Borg
Principal, Fairfield High School
Phone : 9727 2111
Email :
Due Date: 4.00 pm Friday September 4 2015

EXPRESSION OF INTERESTHEAD TEACHER Student engagement

fairfield High School