Position Information
Doonside Technology High School is committed to excellence through quality teaching. The school is a comprehensive high school (enrolment 850) including 10% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and an increasing enrolment of refugees. The school has a support unit catering for students with mild to moderate intellectual and physical disabilities. The school is supported by the Priority Schools Program and Priority Action Schools program. There is a focus on effective learning and assessment, student welfare programs and enhancing the use of technology to improve student learning outcomes. The school has strong links with the local communities and partner primary schools.

Position Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach visual arts. Capacity to integrate technology in effective classroom practice. Knowledge of and commitment to Aboriginal programs and working with Aboriginal students and communities. Understanding of the needs of gifted and talented students.

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