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About this job
Position Information
Epping Boys High School is a proudly comprehensive high school for boys with an enrolment of over 1400. A Middle School and Senior School structure recognises and enhances the learning and wellbeing needs of all students and is complemented by the Boys to Men Program which engages boys in learning, promotes wellbeing and builds young men who are connected to their community.
The situational analysis shows that improved attendance with the majority of students attending school each day is an important goal. In literacy students have been identified as needing greater support with cohesion and synthesis of ideas, understanding purpose and higher levels of comprehension (nuances, inferential and layered meaning) whereas in numeracy areas for improvement include algebraic expression, problem solving and measurement. HSC areas for improvement are differentiated by faculty. The School Improvement Plan values data driven practice and strong collaboration to further the vision for the school with intrinsic links between wellbeing and learning underpinning the educational purpose at Epping Boys High School.
There is a strong focus on leadership, enhanced learning experiences and engagement. All boys are encouraged to strive for excellence and foster a civic sense of responsibility. Epping Boys High School has a long tradition of academic and sporting excellence and enjoys a high profile in music and the creative and performing arts. With more than 100 co-curricular activities offered and each year group involved in charity fundraising, the development and nurturing of the whole boy is crucial to the ethos of the school.
A diverse student community with 65% of students coming from a language background other than English contributes to an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that is supported by an active and involved P&C and broader parent community with a strong commitment to supporting the strategic directions of the school.
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach physics. Proven ability to differentiate the curriculum and design a range of quality teaching and learning programs to engage, challenge and inspire diverse learners, including students from non-English speaking backgrounds. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and promote a supportive and positive learning environment for a diverse range of students. Demonstrated high level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the community with a demonstrated willingness to contribute to whole school programs and key focus areas.
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.