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About this job
Position Information
Bankstown West Public School is a community of people passionate about learning. With 322 children across 26 language backgrounds and 96% from non-English speaking backgrounds, we continue to focus on strong growth and attainment and are recognised for our inclusive, warm and supportive school culture.
Quality explicit teaching takes place in well-organised, well-managed and well-resourced classes with high expectations of student behaviour and achievement. High engagement of students and strong relationships with parents are valued aspects of our school culture.
Literacy, Numeracy and Student Wellbeing are our key priorities with a strong emphasis on high quality, evidence-based teaching programs which are data driven and foster a positive growth mindset.
We are committed to maintaining a supportive, successful collegial culture where student achievements and growth are celebrated, teacher development is systematically supported and excellence is recognised.
General Selection Criteria
Specific Selection Criteria
1. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively as part of an executive team and effectively balance the dual roles of exemplary teacher and Assistant Principal.
2. Highly developed educational leadership skills with an expertise in building the capacity of all staff to meet student needs, with a strong focus on explicit teaching and implementing new curriculum.
3. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership team, strategically planning and leading initiatives to drive continuous whole school improvement, particularly in Literacy and Numeracy.
4. An approachable and visible leader who can connect with the whole school community and lead by example to foster a positive school culture and enhance wellbeing for all stakeholders.
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.