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About this job
Position Information
Eden Public School is situated on the far south coast on the lands of the Dhaua people of the Yuin Nation. Eden Public School has an enrolment of approximately 270 students, 28% of whom identify as Aboriginal. The school is recognised for its strong sense of belonging, tradition, and high-quality teaching and learning. Students uphold the values of Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience, working together to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Academic excellence is supported through evidence-based teaching practices, targeted literacy and numeracy programs, individualised support, ongoing assessment, and personalised feedback. The school’s dedicated staff cater to diverse learning needs, helping every student reach their full potential, including high potential and gifted students.
Eden Public School has strong connections with parents, families, and the P&C and actively engages with community to enhance learning and wellbeing. The inclusive school environment is supported by three dedicated support classes, a robust learning and support team, and a Wellbeing and Health In-Reach Nurse (WHIN), who collaborates with local health and social services, including the Eden Wellbeing Hub and Djing.gii Gudjaagalali Kids Clinic.
The school fosters respectful partnerships with our Aboriginal community members, Elders, and the Local Dharamalara Aboriginal Consultative Group (LAECG). Initiatives, such as the Eden Pilot, strengthen consultative practices through authentic collaboration between staff, students, parents, community and the Cultural Advisor to further strengthen cultural safety, understanding, and inclusion.
Eden Public School is committed to supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of all students, celebrating diversity, and fostering a strong sense of community and inclusion. For more information on our school check our website: Eden Public School
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 policy
Specific Selection Criteria
1. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach Special Education and/or demonstrated successful experience teaching in a support class with autism, mild and moderate intellectual disabilities, expressive and receptive language delays and a range of emotional and behavioural needs.
2. Demonstrated experience as a highly visible and collaborative leader who fosters a positive and inclusive school culture through leading whole school wellbeing initiatives that support all students to thrive.
3. Demonstrated capacity to build positive, trusting relationships and partnerships with students, families, staff, external agencies and our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to ensure an inclusive and supportive school environment.
4. Proven ability to lead teams in developing, implementing and evaluating quality differentiated teaching and learning programs that cater to diverse student needs and reflect effective, trauma informed practices.
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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