Position Information
Sarah Redfern Public School is a P-6 school located on the custodial lands of the Dharawal people, with a student population of approximately 316. We respectfully value and celebrate Dharawal culture and acknowledge the ongoing connection of the Dharawal people to the land, waterways, and community.
Situated in the dynamic suburb of Minto, our school is part of a strong, vibrant, and supportive learning community. We are enriched by a diverse student body, including 11% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 75% from English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) backgrounds.
As a learning hub, Sarah Redfern Public School includes a preschool for 80 children, eleven mainstream classes, and five inclusive education classes serving students from Kindergarten through Year 6. Inclusive education is a cornerstone of our school culture, and we are committed to providing equitable learning opportunities and support for all students. In addition to a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, our school offers extra-curricular activities designed to extend and enrich student learning. We prioritise continuous improvement and strive for excellence in all areas.
Located adjacent to Sarah Redfern High School, our unique setting fosters collaborative relationships that enable us to meet the diverse needs of all students within an inclusive and nurturing environment. We provide opportunities to develop high potential and gifted abilities across intellectual, creative, social-emotional, and physical domains. Our school culture is defined by inclusion and high expectations for all.
Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with proven ability to mentor and inspire both experienced and early career teachers, effectively balancing the dual roles of exemplary classroom teacher and fulfilling the complex responsibilities of a leadership position within a dynamic leadership team.
A collaborative leadership style that empowers teachers to adopt explicit, evidence-based teaching practices and effectively use literacy and numeracy data to enhance learning outcomes for all students.
Demonstrated experience in leading, modelling, and implementing whole-school High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) programs that effectively address the needs of diverse learners. Skilled in ensuring curriculum differentiation, maintaining high expectations, and driving measurable growth for all students.
Proven ability to collaborate cohesively as a member of the executive team in leading the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the School Excellence Plan.
General Selection Criteria 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning6. 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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
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