Teachers NetworkOrganisation / Entity: Teaching Service
Job category: Schools | TCH Other
Job location: Sydney Region
Job reference number: 0000AP4S
Total remuneration package: Remuneration package valued at $185,077.00. This position attracts a base salary of $164,044.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
Contact: Karan McDonnell 02 9624 3950
Closing date: 02/10/2024 - 04:00 PM
Position Information
Crestwood Public School is an inclusive and dynamic school with an enrolment of 641 students. With 65% of our students from 45 different language backgrounds, we are committed to creating a positive learning environment that supports all students. Our families come from a range of educational, cultural, language and socio-economic backgrounds, yet share common aspirations for their children: academic achievement, growth mindset, and positive wellbeing.
Our Strategic Improvement Plan prioritises the use of evidence-based teaching practices to drive curriculum implementation, effective assessment and data driven practices. Differentiated and personalised learning, in a culture of high expectations, promotes student engagement and success.
Crestwood Public School is proud to offer a variety of classroom and extracurricular activities including dance, choir, band, debating, public speaking and sport, including PSSA. We value the collective wellbeing of our community and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to place students at the centre of all decisions.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with
- Demonstrated experience and impact of leading teaching and learning to create a positive culture of high expectations, ensuring evidence-based teaching practices have direct impact on student growth and achievement.
- Experience developing and leading positive education and wellbeing initiatives that build resilience and collaboration, supporting a culture of care and the pursuit of personal best.
- Demonstrated ability to expertly lead and enhance the capacity of middle leaders in the collaborative implementation and evaluation of whole school initiatives.
- Evidence of highly developed emotional intelligence and visible leadership to further strengthen authentic partnerships with our diverse school community.
General Selection Criteria
- Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
- Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
- Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
- Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
- Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
- 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 (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.