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Big Picture Advisor
Teacher at Morisset High School (7 to 12 schools) in Regional North
Why work with us?
Morisset High School, is located in the beautiful south-western Lake Macquarie and is a proud comprehensive public school that caters for over 700 Year 7-12 students. Approximately 26% of students identify as Aboriginal and/or
Torres Strait Islander, and are well supported by the Itji-Marru Aboriginal Resource Centre.
School-based VET options are available to students from Year 10, and students in Years 11 and 12 can undertake School-based Apprenticeship (SBAT) while still achieving a HSC.
There are nine inclusive Special Education Support classes catering for students with additional learning needs, uniquely named Malangba meaning 'Together Place' in language.
The school has a unique learning partnership with Big Picture Education Australia which provides students with an alternative, personalised and student-driven learning opportunity and environment. Students strive to achieve an International Big Picture Learning Credential.
Great at Learning. Great at Life.
About the role
Morisset High school is looking for a qualified and dynamic teacher who is willing to take on the opportunity to be an Advisor in a Big Picture Academy advisory. The Big Picture Academy offers personalised, interest-led learning both
inside and outside school and is the key to modernising education and engaging young people in learning.
The strategic directions of the school are focused on raising literacy and numeracy, developing strong educational and vocational pathways for all students and consistently improving teacher practice and student wellbeing.
We have a diverse mix of teachers with a range of experiences within the Big Picture Academy, and you will be well supported by a highly effective Head Teacher.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated exemplary classroom practice with the ability to work collaboratively with students, colleagues, families and the wider community in a Big Picture learning environment to effectively enrich the development of individualised student-led passion projects.
- Highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate purposefully with students, colleagues, families, mentors and the wider community.
- Demonstrated commitment to implementing high-quality and innovative curriculum design and assessment practices within a Big Picture Academy and the development of blended and project-based delivery to improve student engagement whilst supporting student wellbeing.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies.
NB One of the referees listed must be the applicant’s current principal or supervisor.
Who can apply
Teachers with relevant teaching experience and a current WWCC who have current approval to teach, including casual, temporary and permanent teachers.
How to apply
Applicants should submit the completed EOI application form, as well as no more than 1 A4 page to address the Selection Criteria, to Ali Peacock, Deputy Principal at ali.perry@det.nsw.edu.au closing date for the application is 4PM on the 11th November, 2024.
Expressions of interest require the signature of the applicant’s current principal or supervisor.
Contact: Ali Peacock, Deputy Principal
Email: ali.perry@det.nsw.edu.au
Call: 49731999