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About this job
Position Information
Shell Cove Public School, established in 2005 and nestled next to the beautiful Killalea State Park on the South Coast of NSW, stands as a beacon of excellence. As one of 20 Public Private Partnership schools in the state, our school embodies the motto "Sailing the Seas of Excellence," reflecting the aspirations and high expectations of our vibrant community, dedicated students, and committed staff.
With 456 students thriving in 19 mainstream classes (31 Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander students).
Shell Cove Public School excels in 12 elements from the School Excellence Framework (SEF). We take pride in our exceptional attendance rates and the remarkable performance of our staff, who continually inspire our students to be active participants in their learning journeys. Through a combination of explicit teaching, effective feedback, data-informed practices, thorough assessments, and a strong focus on positive wellbeing, we cultivate an environment of continuous self-reflection and improvement.
We deeply appreciate the insights gained from our situational analysis, which emphasises our dedication to fostering growth in literacy and numeracy, particularly for students in the top two bands. The information from the Tell Them From Me (TTFM) survey further highlights our commitment to prioritising the welfare of both staff and students.
Together, we are proud to navigate the seas of excellence, continually striving for the best outcomes for every student at Shell Cove Public School.
General Selection Criteria
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with a demonstrated capacity as an exceptional classroom teacher who models high-quality, evidence-informed practice and adapts teaching to meet the diverse needs of all learners. Demonstrated ability to build strong, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative, supportive and high-performing school culture. Demonstrated capacity to lead and sustain innovation aligned to the School Excellence Plan, driving meaningful improvement in teaching and learning.
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.