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About this job
Position Information
The Enfield Public School community including students, dedicated staff and parents/carers take pride in their open, warm and welcoming approach that creates a strong sense of belonging and positive school culture.
The student population of approximately 200 students is diverse with approximately 65% for whom English is an additional language or dialect.
In 2026, Enfield Public School will introduce three inclusive classes for students with Autism (AU) and Intellectual Disability (IO/AU).
Enfield Public School is strongly supported by an active and engaged community and Parents and Citizen Association.
The School is organised into stage-based learning teams led by three executive staff members.
There is a strong focus on innovative approaches to learning and teaching.
The staff and students are offered quality, balanced learning programs that include academic, social, sporting, artistic and recreational experiences.
The staff aim to ensure students become independent and caring citizens with strong academic foundations who are committed to lifelong learning.
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
Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism, intellectual disabilities and complex learning needs in a support class, with the demonstrated capacity to balance the dual role of Assistant Principal and exemplary special education teacher.
Demonstrated ability to lead and support high-quality differentiated and personalised learning that maximises student growth, alongside modelling and guiding outstanding, flexible classroom practices that foster high expectations, positive engagement and inclusive learning environments.
Evidence of a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader who builds positive, inclusive and trusting relationships with students, families, staff, external agencies and the wider community, and who fosters the growth, cohesion and effectiveness of individuals and teams across a diverse school context.
Demonstrated ability to contribute proactively as a dynamic member of the executive leadership team and to lead whole-school initiatives aligned to the school’s strategic directions, including fostering wellbeing practices that promote an inclusive, equitable and supportive learning environment.
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.