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About this job
Position Information
Springdale Heights Public School is a dynamic and inclusive primary school located in Albury, NSW, serving a diverse community of approximately 220 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school has a strong commitment to student wellbeing, high expectations for learning, and inclusive education practices, including students with diverse learning, social and emotional needs. 34 of our students identify as Aboriginal, and the school works closely with local Aboriginal community members and the AECG to embed culturally responsive practice and authentic student voice. Springdale Heights PS places a strong emphasis on collaborative leadership, evidence-informed practice, and building positive relationships to support student growth, engagement, and success.
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;
Demonstrated ability to lead inclusive and proactive student wellbeing practices that support positive behaviour, engagement and a strong sense of belonging for all students.
Demonstrated outstanding communication and negotiation skills to lead and manage complex and challenging situations that lead to improved outcomes for all in a supportive environment.
Demonstrated capacity to lead improvement through the strategic use of evidence and collaboration to positively impact teaching practice, student engagement and learning outcomes.
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
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.