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About this job
Position Information
Googong Public School is a new government school servicing the Googong community. We are a purpose built future focused learning environment with 39 classrooms, including 3 supported learning classes, catering for over 900 students. Currently, we have 923 enrolments across K-6. We have a growing EAL/D population who consist of approximately 30% of our enrolments and 33 students who identify as either Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Googong Public School boasts state of the art technology resources; large landscaped outdoor learning and play spaces; a multipurpose court; multi-function hall; air-conditioned classrooms; special purpose rooms; and a well-resourced inquiry centre (library).
Googong Public School is located at the heart of the Googong township and provides students with quality educational programs delivered by highly qualified and dedicated teachers and support staff. With a strong academic focus, students experience unique opportunities that challenge and extend their learning across an extensive curriculum.
Googong Public School fosters a culture of high expectations, highlighting quality relationships and effective strong wellbeing programs within an inclusive environment. Innovative, collaborative teaching and learning pedagogies are evident, driven by explicit, systematic practices utilising the co-teaching cycle of co-plan, co-teach, co-debrief and co-reflect. Student voice is promoted via our student leadership model, consulting all students on matters that affect them most.
Googong Public School works in close partnership with parents and the wider community to achieve a high level of educational outcomes for all students. We encourage parents to be active participants in school activities and we value their input in their child's education. We are a proud member of the Ninjimurra Learning Community, a group of schools committed to working together to provide the best possible education for all students.
Check out the PERCH Post via our Facebook page for a look at how we learn at Googong Public School.
School website: https://googong-p.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach K-6, and hold or currently completing a Teacher Librarian qualification approved by the NSW Department of Education, with the ability to continue establishing a brand-new library that functions as an inquiry centre for all students.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with colleagues to create innovative teaching and learning experiences whilst promoting critical and creative thinking, digital literacy and a love of literature.
- Demonstrated innovation in managing and implementing a stimulating library learning environment, encompassing the physical space and digital resources of the library, including the Oliver Library Management System.
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 Librarian qualifications as recognised by the NSW Department of Education, which must be completed within 24 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, 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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