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About this job
Position Information
Blakehurst High School is a highly successful co-educational comprehensive school. The school caters to a diverse and multicultural student population of 935, including many English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners, 12 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and 21 international students. Blakehurst High School inspires students to become critical learners, thinkers, and champions of diversity who positively impact their world. The school is dedicated to fostering student growth through data-driven, evidence-informed teaching and innovative curriculum design that engages all learners. The school’s comprehensive wellbeing programs promote resilience, positivity, and both individual and collective efficacy. Blakehurst High School provides rich co-curricular opportunities in academic enrichment, leadership, sport and the creative and performing arts. Our committed staff work collaboratively within a flourishing school culture to ensure the holistic development of our students. Guided by our 2024-2027 School Excellence Plan, we continuously strive for excellence and growth for both students and staff.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach ITX Technology Mandatory. Approval to teach ITW Technology-Timber and/or ENS Engineering Studies/Industrial Technology-Engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to manage safe, active practical learning environments that foster inclusive learning and promote student engagement.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the TAS team to design, develop and implement innovative programs to maximise student learning outcomes.
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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