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About this job
Position Information
Pennant Hills High School is held in high regard by both the local and wider community as a large, coeducational, comprehensive high school, with an enrolment of 1,140 students, including 29% from non-English speaking backgrounds and twelve students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. . It is noted for achieving academic excellence, providing a broad, deep range of curriculum enrichment opportunities and producing high quality educational outcomes in all areas. There is a proud tradition of high involvement and achievement in sport and cultural pursuits, and broad curriculum choices across all stages ensure high levels of student engagement. The school prides itself on its strong culture of positive relationships between staff, students and parents, which works cohesively to maintain a stimulating and rich learning environment in which all students are supported and encouraged to achieve their personal best. Students graduate from Year 12 as resilient young adults who are critical thinkers, creative problem solvers and effective communicators.
Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Visual Arts and Photographic and Digital Media.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the faculty to design, develop, deliver and evaluate effective teaching programs and resources to improve student engagement and learning outcomes.
Demonstrated strength in managing classrooms and overseeing practical learning environments.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to contribute to faculty and whole-school programs and build positive relationships across the school community.
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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