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About this job
Position Information
Plumpton High School is located in an urban area serving a diverse population within a low socioeconomic context. Currently 1150 students attend the school, representing over 65 different nationalities and including approximately 115 Aboriginal students. With a focus on developing high intellectual capacity problem solving individually and collaboratively using technology where appropriate supported by 40 business partners and a strong student wellbeing framework continues to ensure university, TAFE access or employment. The numerous extra-curricular opportunities include the areas of performing arts, student leadership, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and media industry studies. The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme is embedded in the PDHPE program and recognise that young people that have completed The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award can demonstrate initiative and skills such as teamwork and communication. In 2023 Plumpton was named as the Duke of Edinburgh Award Whole Year Model Australian Champions. Plumpton High School was selected to present at World Education Week in 2021, was a finalist in the Australian Education Awards 2020 in the categories of ‘Secondary School of the Year – Government’ and the ‘Best Co-Curriculum Program’. The school was also named as one of the most innovative in Australia in 2019-2020 with the principal also named as the Australian Principal of the Year (Government Schools) 2019 and in 2023 selected as one of the most influential educators in Australia. There is a strong culture of school-developed professional learning to facilitate our vision as expressed in our strategic plan, which is based on the premise that excellence is achieved when the school community is courageous and commits to being the best we can be, contributing to the local and global context in a meaningful way. Our strategic directions facilitate a whole school cultural shift in thinking around individual and collective performance and achievement. Through a focus on personal best in all areas of school life, we use evidence-based/data informed processes, feedback, reflective practices and collaboration to create opportunities for incremental, achievable and measurable growth.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach Mathematics (Year 7-10) and Mathematics (Year 11-12)- up to Mathematics Extension 2.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative and differentiated Mathematics teaching and learning programs and assessment practices that focus on student growth and improving student outcomes.
- Proven ability to use effective classroom management skills and wellbeing practices to create a classroom environment that is engaging, inclusive and fosters a culture of high expectations.
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Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students and parents.
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 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. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.