Position Information
At Strathfield South High School, we pursue excellence and equity through a commitment to every student meeting and exceeding their potential. This is achieved by setting high expectations for both students and staff, and employing innovative and differentiated curriculum structures. We aspire for our students to embrace their learning journey at school and beyond. We aim to be recognised for our focus on continued improvement in collaboration with our aspirational community.
We are an inclusive and proud comprehensive public high school with a Support Unit which has 12 classes,located in Sydney's inner west. Our school community reflects modern Australia, with students from all corners of the world. The school population of approximately 600, with 80% of students from a non-English speaking background. We cater for international students who elect to attend Strathfield South High School to take advantage of the learning opportunities available. We celebrate and champion diversity, and work collaboratively with our community to ensure all students develop a deep understanding and empathy for the cultural backgrounds of themselves and others.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Mathematics 7 - 12.
Capacity to differentiate teaching and learning to meet the needs of a diverse range of learners, including students with additional learning needs, EAL/D students and high potential learners, while fostering an inclusive classroom environment that promotes engagement and achievement.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
Evidence of effective behaviour management through the establishment of clear expectations, consistent routines and differentiated behaviour support strategies, to improve student engagement and wellbeing outcomes.
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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