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About this job
Position Information
Kogarah High School is a vibrant coeducational secondary school located in the Sydney South Metropolitan area. We take pride in our diverse and culturally rich community, fostering a dynamic school culture that emphasises the development of engaged learners and responsible citizens. Our student population exceeds 700, representing over 20 distinct culturally and linguistically diverse communities. Notably, 84.4% of our students come from Language Backgrounds other than English, with 20% receiving specialised support from our English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) teachers. Our school also features an Intensive English Centre, a Hearing Support unit, a class for students with mild intellectual disabilities, and three classes dedicated to students with Autism.
Specific Selection Criteria
1. Approval to teach Mathematics 7-10, Mathematics 11-12 and demonstrated success teaching Mathematics 7-12 including capacity and skill to teach Mathematics Extension 1 and 2.
2. Demonstrated ability to contribute to student numeracy growth and attainment through explicit teaching and learning.
3. Evidence of effective classroom management to promote a supportive and positive learning environment.
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
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