NSW Government Department of Education – Lithgow NSW
4 days ago, from Institute of Data Australia
At Cooerwull Public School we believe that every student should be known, valued, and cared for with a focus on delivering high impact evidence-based practices informed by data. Our vision is to be one dynamic community working together to grow self-regulated learners, high functioning leaders and socially responsible citizens where every student, every teacher, every leader, and every school improves every year.
Our strong focus on student and staff well-being is reflected in positive relationships. We value our community connections and partnerships with parents in the learning process.
Cooerwull Public School is a split site located in the township of Lithgow. Current enrolments are 291. There are 73 ATSI (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) and 18 EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) students. The school has 2 Multi-Categorical and 1 Autism Class. A significant number of students come from a low socio-economic background.
Position Information
At Cooerwull Public School we believe that every student should be known, valued, and cared for with a focus on delivering high impact evidence-based practices informed by data. Our vision is to be one dynamic community working together to grow self-regulated learners, high functioning leaders and socially responsible citizens where every student, every teacher, every leader, and every school improves every year.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary:
1. Demonstrated experience in collaboratively leading and implementing evidence-based teaching practices underpinned by data analysis to increase teacher capacity, resulting in improved student outcomes.
2. Proven leadership capacity in managing effective behaviour strategies through wellbeing initiatives, attendance and learning support processes assisting students to connect, succeed, thrive and learn.
3. Proven ability to manage the dual role of classroom teacher and Assistant Principal demonstrating a diverse range of skills, resulting in enhanced engagement and a positive, inclusive school culture supporting positive student outcomes.
4. Demonstrated capacity to build and sustain strong, interpersonal relationships with staff, students, families and the community with evidence of successfully leading teams to work collaboratively on whole school initiatives to support the implementation of the school's strategic directions.
General Selection Criteria
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department'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 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 (*****@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.
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