Teachers NetworkOrganisation / Entity: NSW Education Standards Authority
Job category: Education And/Or Training
Job location: Illawarra & South Coast / Wollongong & The South Coast
Job reference number: 0000AIP9
Work type: Flexibility available
Total remuneration package: Remuneration will be on a contracted fee-for-service basis.
Contact: Elicia Mendonca (02) 9367 8580
Closing date: 05/05/2024 - 11:59 PM
Expressions of Interest – Authorised Person for the purpose of home schooling registration – Lower South Coast.
The Education Act 1990 recognises home schooling as a legitimate alternative to the enrolment of a child of compulsory school age in a government or registered non-government school in NSW.
NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) is delegated by the Minister for Education and Early Learning with responsibility for administering the home schooling registration program in NSW.
NESA is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Authorised Person for home schooling registration from persons based in The Lower South Coast.
Authorised Persons are experienced educational leaders who conduct assessments of applications for home schooling registration in the home of the applicant. The Authorised Person’s assessment considers the applicant’s compliance with the home schooling provisions of the Education Act 1990 and related guidelines. Authorised Persons provide reports and recommendations to NESA relating to applications for home schooling registration.
The successful applicant for this role will initially be engaged for a period of one year with the possibility of further extensions up to six years, commencing as soon as possible or at an agreed time. Remuneration for the role is on a contracted fee-for-service basis and is determined by the number of applications that the Authorised Person assesses. This can fluctuate each week and is dependent on how many applications are received for the region.
Your Expression of Interest must address the below selection criteria in the application process (no more than 250 words for each selection criteria).
Selection Criteria
- Formal teaching qualifications
- Evidence of successful teaching experience as well as educational and/or curriculum leadership
- Recent experience in supporting the implementation of NESA’s syllabuses
- Demonstrated understanding of a range of approaches to teaching and learning
- Understanding of the minimum curriculum requirements K-12 for children in NSW
- Demonstrated ability to make sound and evidence-based professional judgements
- Understanding and appreciation of home schooling as a viable educational option
- High level interpersonal and written communication skills
- Capacity to use information and communication technologies for communication and to prepare reports
A Working with Children Check number is a prerequisite for employment as an Authorised Person. A clearance check must be completed prior to commencing work as an Authorised Person. An online application form can be found here.
Applicants will need to possess a vehicle with comprehensive insurance, a current driver’s licence and computer (including internet) services. A mobile phone will be provided. Assessment visits and meetings will be required during normal working hours.
NESA’s Guidelines for Home Schooling Registration in NSW may be accessed here on NESA’s website.
Inquiries: Elicia Mendonca, Inspector, Regulation of Schooling - 02 9367 8580
Using the online application form, applicants need to:
- address the selection criteria specified above (in no more than 250 words for each criteria); and
- attach a cover letter and resume (not more than 5 pages combined).
Closing Date: 5 May 2024
Contact: Elicia Mendonca
Contact number: (02) 9367 8580