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About this job
Position Information
Lavington Public School is a K-6 suburban school located in the city of Albury. The school currently has 420 students, 56 staff, and 20 classes, including three multi-categorical specialist support classes. Approximately 22% of the school enrolment are from a language background other than English, and approximately 15% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. 5% of students come from a refugee background and 3% have been living in Australia for less than 12 months. Students at the school have 15 different countries of birth, and 18 different languages are spoken in their homes, with the most common languages being Swahili, Nepali and Urdu. Our community's strength lies in its diversity, with students coming from a broad range of family configurations, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, the school is bordered to the west by Bungambrawatha Creek, providing many unique, nature-based learning opportunities for students. Lavington Public School's dedicated staff are committed to offering a quality education for all students in a stimulating and caring environment, where teaching and learning thrives. Lavington Public School is set on large school grounds, with excellent resources and facilities. Multiple cultural, sporting, artistic, environmental, leadership and wellbeing opportunities, designed to develop the whole child, are available to complement a strong focus on literacy and numeracy.
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach English as an additional language or dialect or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in English as an additional language or dialect qualifications approved by the NSW Department of education.
A demonstrated understanding of the demands of working with students from diverse cultural backgrounds and the challenges faced by EAL/D learners.
Ability to use assessment tools, ESL Scales and EALD Learning Progressions to assess student language development, and develop and implement EALD programs, interventions and resources tailored to student need.
High level interpersonal skills that build meaningful connections with staff, families and the community, enhancing learning and wellbeing outcomes for all EAL/D students.
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 seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/roles-and-locations/roles-at-education/teaching/merit-selection-procedure
If applicable engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the approved post graduate qualification for teaching English as an additional language or dialect (primary) as recognised by the NSW Department of Education, which must be completed within 12 months.
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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