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About this job
Position Information
Parramatta West Public School is a large and growing school of over 920 students. Over 94% of students are from non-English speaking backgrounds, with 82% requiring some level of EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) support. Our students come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds. The staff have a range of experiences, from beginning teachers to teachers with many years in classrooms. They are committed to providing quality learning experiences that meet the needs of all students. This includes undertaking activities to meet student learning outcomes as well as special activities including dance, music, sport, debating, drama and STEM enrichment programs.
At Parramatta West Public School, we believe that every student should be challenged and engaged as they strive to improve their personal best every day. Our students are caring, well-balanced and confident learners who are resilient and actively engaged in their learning. Our teachers are innovative, guided by data and evidence-based practice. Teaching and learning programs reflect contemporary education, including the purposeful use of technology and the creative use of learning spaces. Our physical environment is attractive and reflects our commitment to continuous improvement. We work collaboratively with our community to ensure students maximise their potential in all aspects of their lives.
https://parramattw-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with Autism (primary), Mild Intellectual Disability, Moderate intellectual disability and/or severe intellectual disability.
Demonstrated ability to differentiate the curriculum using evidence-based research and implement Individual Education Plans that maximise student engagement.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively, proactively and professionally with staff, parents and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated skills and experience using a range of inclusive classroom management and wellbeing approaches to cater for the communication, sensory, social and emotional needs of students.
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.