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About this job
Position Information
The Jannali High School (TJHS) is a 7-12 comprehensive coeducational school situated in the heart of the leafy Sutherland Shire. TJHS is a proud and active member of the Heart of the Shire Community of Schools (HOTSCOS) and is involved in many joint projects with the local partner primary schools. TJHS currently has 925 students, of whom 30 are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Our school has a strong tradition in focusing on the development of the whole child. We have extremely dedicated and experienced teaching and non-teaching staff who deliver quality teaching and learning programs to support this. All of our programs are underpinned by our school's CARE Values and Expectations of COOPERATE - ACHIEVE - RESPECT - ENGAGE. TJHS has a strong tradition of academic achievement as well as outstanding programs to support student wellbeing and the development of student voice and leadership. Our school also operates a wide range of extracurricular activities so that students can connect, thrive and achieve in a supportive learning environment. These include extensive sporting, Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA), environmental and civics/leadership opportunities. As an Apple Distinguished School, we have a future-focused learning approach that prepares our students for the world beyond the classroom. Our BYODiPad Program enhances student learning outcomes through the explicit teaching of the futures learning skills: Creativity; Collaboration; Critical Thinking and Communication. Student and staff wellbeing are a priority for our school and therefore we have strong programs and structures to support the development of all members of our school community. We focus on supporting students through key transition points in their high school career to build their capacity and support their pathways after school. An effective Teacher Induction Programs supports new and beginning staff transition into TJHS and relevant professional learning builds capacity of all and develops our aspiring leaders.
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach students with learning and support needs, secondary, and/or experience teaching students with learning and support needs secondary in regular classes. Capacity to provide specialist assistance to students in regular classes with additional learning and support needed, and their teachers.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and as a highly effective member of the Learning Support Team to co-develop and implement strategies that address diverse learning needs and improve student literacy and numeracy outcomes, aligned to school priority areas.
Demonstrated capacity to design, differentiate, and evaluate teaching and learning programs and assessments to meet the needs of diverse learners, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, high-potential and gifted students with disabilities, and students from language backgrounds other than English.
Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and review Personalised Learning Plans (PLPs) in consultation with students, parents, and teachers to support individual learning needs and achieve improved student 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
The role statement for Learning and Support Teacher may be accessed at: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teaching-and-learning/disability-learning-and-support/personalised-sup…
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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