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About this job
Position Information
Lake Cathie Public School, on Birpai Country, was a new school built during 2014 ready for its first intake of 81 students in 2015. The school has achieved a very positive reputation within the local and wider community since its inception. In 2024 there are 401 enrolments including two supported learning classes. A third supported learning class has been approved ready for 2025. A strong collegial partnership already exists between Lake Cathie Public School and Hastings Valley Public Schools - HVPS.
During 2020 and 2021, a large-scale capital works program saw the design and construction of seventeen new innovative learning spaces.
Students strive to succeed and are supported to be inclusive, understanding and supportive of each other. Creative arts, sporting and Project Based Learning programs balance the strong academic and welfare programs within the school to cater for all students' needs and interests. The school enjoys a significant reputation within the community where Spirit, Opportunity and Excellence, the school's motto, is clearly embraced. Gratitude and character align with the school's Mindsets for Learning program which enhances the growth and learning outcomes for students.
The P&C creates opportunities for students, parents and the community to take part in social activities that build strong and meaningful relationships and positive school spirit.
A positive partnership exists with the Aboriginal Education Consultative Group – AECG – allowing the school to propose cultural activities that connect all students and the Aboriginal community in respectful and meaningful ways.
The school will continue to grow within the rapidly developing area of Lake Cathie and continually strengthen its commitment to positive community connections for its students and its families.
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. Approval to teach special education and/or experience and expertise to improve learning outcomes for students K-6 with autism, intellectual and physical disabilities and complex and diverse needs.
2. Proven ability to lead evidence-based and evaluative practices to implement high quality differentiated curriculum programming and assessment, including the development and implementation of student personalised learning plans, behaviour support plans and transition plans, that impact positively on student engagement, a culture of inclusion and whole school improvement.
3. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership team; strategically planning, leading and monitoring initiatives, and applying assessment and evaluative practices to drive continuous improvement.
4. Evidence of a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader with a capacity to build and maintain positive, inclusive, trusting relationships and partnerships with students, families, staff, external agencies and the wider community.
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.