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About this job
Position Information
Galungara Public School opened in 2021 and aspires to be outstanding through the purposeful use of innovative learning environments that promote the development of creative and critical thinkers capable of deep inquiry. This encompasses the utilisation of technology-based platforms to engage in teaching and learning and a commitment to collaborative teaching in flexible learning spaces.
Galungara Public School has accommodation for approximately 1 000 students to best meet the anticipated significant and rapid growth of the area. With a current enrolment of 831 students, students K-6, including those from non-English speaking backgrounds (87%) and students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (1.4%) along with three classes that cater for students with disabilities, Galungara Public prides itself on its inclusive environment.
As a school community, we have identified three strategic visions for the future in which we prioritise;
- ensuring our students acquire the necessary skills in literacy and numeracy
- enacting an agile learning culture that encapsulates the whole child and;
- cultivating student agency so that students have voice and choice in their learning.
Underpinned by the school’s motto, Inspire. Create. Flourish and values, Excellence, Integrity and Trust, the school is developing strong community links.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with complex social, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Proven knowledge of effective teaching pedagogy and ability to effectively differentiate the curriculum to cater for a diverse range of abilities within one classroom.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents, community members and external support services to promote and achieve positive outcomes for students.
- Proven understanding and experience in contributing to whole-school initiatives that drive innovative practices supporting learning and wellbeing across the school.
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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