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About this job
Position Information
Galungara Public School opened in 2021 and aspires to be outstanding through the purposeful use of innovative learning environments that promote the development of creative and critical thinkers capable of deep inquiry. This encompasses the utilisation of technology-based platforms to engage in teaching and learning and a commitment to collaborative teaching in flexible learning spaces.
Galungara Public School has accommodation for approximately 1 000 students to best meet the anticipated significant and rapid growth of the area. With a current enrolment of 831 students, students K-6, including those from non-English speaking backgrounds (87%) and students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (1.4%) along with three classes that cater for students with disabilities, Galungara Public prides itself on its inclusive environment.
As a school community, we have identified three strategic visions for the future in which we prioritise;
- ensuring our students acquire the necessary skills in literacy and numeracy
- enacting an agile learning culture that encapsulates the whole child and;
- cultivating student agency so that students have voice and choice in their learning. Underpinned by the school’s motto, Inspire. Create. Flourish and values, Excellence, Integrity and Trust, the school is developing strong community links.
General Selection Criteria
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria;
- Approval to teach infants and/or primary and proven successful experience to lead the implementation of high quality, differentiated literacy and numeracy programs across a stage.
- Proven experience in the effective use of evidence to evaluate current practices, with an ability to inspire and support teachers to implement contemporary teaching and learning.
- Evidence of a deep understanding of student wellbeing with a strong understanding of equity and diversity to build positive relationships and an inclusive school culture that ensures that every student can thrive and flourish.
- Evidence of approachable and collaborative leadership with highly developed interpersonal skills and the capacity to build positive relationships with the wider school community.
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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