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About this job
Position Information
Budgewoi Public School is a large primary school on the northern end of the Central Coast. Budgewoi is in a picturesque location, surrounded by Lake Munmorah, Budgewoi Lake and the Pacific Ocean.
Our school's 5-year enrolment average is 550 students with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander population of 23%. Students from non-English speaking backgrounds account for 4% of enrolments.
Budgewoi Public School has a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 133 which ensures it receives funding to overcome any socio-economic disadvantage students may experience. The school is committed to working in genuine partnership and collaboration with the community. The two main consultative bodies the school connects with are the highly active Parents and Citizens Association (P&C) and the local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) Muru Bulbi.
Our school has a proud tradition of excellence in a range of extra-curricular activities, particularly sport, dance, public speaking, debating and choir.
We are committed to explicit teaching practices that provide students with the clarity, confidence, and skills they need to succeed. We hold high expectations for all learners, ensuring every child is challenged, supported, and celebrated throughout their learning journey. A strong emphasis in enhancing opportunities to create an inclusive school culture is a priority at Budgewoi Public School.
We are extremely proud of our passionate and dedicated staff, as well as the strong partnerships we share with our families, which together form the foundation for student success.
During the 2026 planning cycle, Budgewoi Public School will rigorously pursue the goals and outcomes outlined within the NSW DoE Plan for Public Education. This will include a focus on explicit teaching, student wellbeing, equity and High-Performance Gifted Education.
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
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching
1. Demonstrated ability to work as a dynamic member of the school leadership team striving for whole school improvement through collaborative leadership with proven strong interpersonal and communication skills to sensitively and actively engage with a range of stakeholders.
2. Demonstrated ability to lead the design, implementation and delivery of differentiated and personalised learning programs for students with complex learning needs, with a strong focus on using explicit teaching methods to enhance student learning and achieve positive outcomes across all Key Learning Areas.
3. Proven ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities within a special education setting, demonstrating a strong commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment that promotes student wellbeing and growth.
4. Demonstrated capacity to lead and embed high-quality, culturally responsive educational practices that improve outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those with disability and complex learning needs.
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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