Position Information Mount Pritchard Public School has 375 students with 80% from different cultural backgrounds, with most speaking languages other than English. Important skills for this role include leadership, teaching students with special needs, team building, and being respectful of different cultures. This is a teaching role and you will teach one of three special education classes (either IO/AU or IO/IS) and supervise the other two classes. Mount Pritchard Public School has developed positive support programs such as Parent English classes, which have strengthened connections with the community. Communication has been enhanced through online platforms including Facebook and School bytes. The school has provided students with opportunities to excel in all areas including creative arts opportunities, public speaking, debating and various sporting activities. Students are provided with many leadership opportunities supported by dedicated staff preparing our young learners to connect, succeed and thrive. Links with partner primary and high schools are forged and maintained via initiatives such as the Western Liverpool Performing Arts Festival, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Program and PSSA sport. The school community has been acknowledged for the Red-Carpet Event held at the Liverpool Event Cinemas and the whole school musical performance held in alternative years at Bonnyrigg HS. The physical grounds are extensive and there is a mixture of multi-level and single level classroom There are two fixed equipment playgrounds, a synthetic sport and athletic field, an outdoor musical instrument garden, A cubby house town and an Aboriginal garden. Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with a diverse range of complex needs including autism, intellectual disabilities, trauma and mental health concerns. Ability to differentiate curriculum and implement individual learning programs and willingness to adapt to students’ individual needs and whole school practices. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills which promote collaboration with staff and positive partnerships with families, community, support agencies, and students. Demonstrated ability to implement wellbeing initiatives that maintain and enhance a positive, supportive and inclusive classroom/school culture and cater to the diverse needs of students within the school community. 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. All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au). The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19. 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.
