**Position Information**:
Bella Vista Public School is a newly established school located on Free Settlers Drv, Bella Vista. The school will have an expected enrolment of 1200 students from Kindergarten to Year 6. Approximately 75.8% of our students are from a language background other than English. The school includes four multi-categorical (MC) support classes for students with a disability.
Bella Vista Public School incorporates a collaborative educational model, including innovative teaching and learning spaces. The school was designed around new educational concepts for learning. Current priorities of the school include literacy and numeracy excellence, innovative teaching, student well-being and school culture.
**Selection Criteria**:
Approval to teach infants and primary K-6 and approval to teach primary English as a second language or currently completing or currently enrolled in an approved post graduate qualification for teaching English as a second language K-6 as recognised by the NSW Department of Education.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team to support the literacy and English language skills of EAL/D students using your sound knowledge of the ESL Scales and the EAL/D Learning Progressions.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and community.
Demonstrated expertise in initiating and leading whole school activities, including public speaking, debating and choir.
**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
If applicable engagement will be temporary until successful completion of the approved post graduate qualification for teaching English as a second language (K-6) as recognised by the NSW Department of Education, which must be completed within 12 months.
**About the NSW Department of Education