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About this job
Position Information
Lithgow High School is a Department of Education High Potential Gifted Education Partner high school, located on the eastern boundary of the Lithgow Network and on the Western slopes of the Blue Mountains, the gateway to the Central West. The student population of approximately 750 is reflective of an evolving and diverse community. We have a strong representation of First Nations students, approximately 26% of the school, and a small but growing Multicultural and EAL/D component.
Our school is nestled in a heritage listed area with important links of historical significance. We have a strong culture of sporting, academic, and community links, and our students participate in a wide range of learning experiences in the pursuit of their personal excellence.
The Inclusive Education Unit is comprised of 12 classes, themed and strongly supported by the DP Inclusion and Support, with a Flexible Learning Centre scheduled for construction this year. We also have our award-winning Wellbeing Centre and a unique Wellbeing Hub meeting the needs of all our students.
Lithgow High School is currently undergoing executive restructuring, curriculum redesign, and cohort redevelopment around HPGE enrichment streaming, piloting the fast-tracked FutureSkills HSC, and future-proof upskilling of student skillsets in Project Management and the General Capabilities. All staff are trained in HPGE Gerric, VISI and Mental Health First Aid.
It is a pivotal and exciting time to join our school community.
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Biology and Physics with knowledge of explicit teaching, assessment, curriculum, and ability to implement scientific inquiry and practical investigations.
Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies and differentiate teaching and learning to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners, including students with additional learning needs and high potential learners, while fostering an inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement, critical thinking and student achievement.
Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills with the capacity to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, and parents
Understanding and commitment to the NSW Department of Education’s Aboriginal Education Policy
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.
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