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About this job
Position Information
Asquith Public School, opened in 1930, is in northern Sydney and acknowledges the Dharug and Guringai people as traditional custodians of our land. The school is committed to excellence and equity in learning and wellbeing for all. Authentic, high-quality educational opportunities are provided to allow every child to connect, succeed and thrive. In partnership with the community, the school values a collaborative, nurturing and respectful culture placing students at the heart of the school. The grounds include a protected Turpentine Forest, and the tranquil sights and surrounds of the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park are nearby.
Student population is approximately 370 students, across 14 mainstream classes and 3 support classes. Students are empowered to be critical and creative thinkers, equipped with the knowledge and compassion to live rewarding lives as engaged citizens in a complex and dynamic society. A diverse range of additional educational activities is provided to allow growth and development in a multitude of ways. Positive Behaviour for Learning is promoted through the school values of Pride, Respect and Responsibility.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach K-6 and approval to teach primary library or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in Teacher Librarian qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education.
Demonstrated capacity to plan, deliver and evaluate high-quality teaching and learning programs, as well as support curriculum implementation that is inclusive of Aboriginal Histories and Cultures, High Potential and Gifted Education, and the diverse learning needs of all students.
Demonstrated capacity to implement proactive management practices that maintain high standards of behaviour and promote a positive, inclusive, and productive learning environment in the library.
Well-developed communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and build authentic relationships across the school community, including collaborating with staff on curriculum planning, library programs and the organisation and delivery of whole-school events and initiatives.
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
If applicable, engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the Teacher Library qualifications as recognised by the NSW Department of Education which must be completed within 24 months.
This is a permanent part-time position for 4 days per week, 0.8 FTE (full time equivalent)
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
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.
If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.