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About this job
Position Information
Asquith High School is committed to developing learners who are independent and responsible learners and leaders, able to work cooperatively as future citizens. The school prides itself on its holistic approach to education and enjoys a high standing in its community. There are many opportunities for students to achieve personal excellence in the areas of academic studies, sports, leadership, performing and creative arts, citizenship, and co-curricular activities. The effective implementation of PERMA, Restorative Justice and Mediation practices, and the Asquith Individualised Mentoring Coach initiative continue to be our major priorities in our future-focused teaching and learning culture for every student to achieve and thrive. The excellent academic and extra-curricular achievements of our 712 students, not only reflect the hard work but also the dedication of our caring and professional staff. Our school community is highly engaged and contributes to whole school decisions and endorses the school's Strategic Directions. In 2026, the school transitioned to a co-educational setting, starting with years 7, 9 and 11.
Additional information about the school, including the Annual Report 2024 and Asquith High School 2022-2026 Strategic Excellence Plan are available on the school's website: http://www.asquithgir-h.schools.nsw.edu.au
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Chemistry and Physics. Willingness to teach Biology.
Demonstrated expertise in Science education, particularly Physics and Chemistry, with the capacity to deliver high-quality teaching that promotes academic excellence and supports students to achieve their personal best.
Demonstrated capacity to use data-informed practices to monitor student progress, identify learning needs and implement targeted strategies that improve student achievement, particularly HSC outcomes in Physics and Chemistry.
Highly developed pedagogical expertise that engages students in meaningful learning and utilises assessment practices to improve student understanding, reflection and achievement.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively to strengthen teaching practice, student outcomes and whole-school improvement.
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 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.