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About this job
Position Information
Glenroi Heights Public School is situated in the city of Orange, NSW on the land of the Wiradjuri people. Our school provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment, focused on collaborative curriculum planning to meet the diverse needs of our students. The school population fluctuates between 210 and 230 students, 59% identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, 5% EAL/D students and FOEI 192. We have nine mainstream classes and five classes to cater for students with specific needs. Support classes are formed assessing student need, rather than provision. Our support class structures are embedded within the whole school setting. The Assistant Principal Inclusion and Support works as an integral part of a highly collaborative and cohesive executive team and leads the Learning and Support team as part of the whole school approach to student success. The school culture is built on values of Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Safety to develop Strong, Smart and Proud learners. Through ongoing evaluation, as part of the School Excellence Cycle, the school has identified key initiatives which drive whole school strategic improvement. Student growth and attainment delivered through effective classroom practice and effective collaboration. Wellbeing and Inclusion delivered through engagement and connection and student agency.
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,
1. Approval to teach special education and/or extensive experience teaching special education students in Infants & Primary (K-6) with complex disabilities, with demonstrated capacity and experience in balancing exemplary classroom practice and coordination of the complex leadership and management role of an Assistant Principal Inclusion and Support.
2. Proven ability to lead and/or deliver, evidence-based and evaluative practices with a focus on continuous improvement, which ensure all students access and achieve success within all aspects of whole school life.
3. Evidence of a highly visible approachable and collaborative leader with a capacity to develop, implement and maintain inclusive and trusting relationships with the school leadership team, students, families, staff, and external agencies.
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.
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