Position Information
Harrington Street Public School was established in 1962 and is a dynamic, complex school located on Darug land in the suburb of Cabramatta West and part of the Fairfield Network. The school caters for a large and diverse student population of 825 students across Preschool to Year 6 with 3 students of Aboriginal heritage. 96% of students are from a language background other than English encompassing 35 different language backgrounds, with the most highly represented cultures being Vietnamese, Chinese and Khmer. The school has a proud history of academic excellence achieving strong student growth and value add results. In addition to the six key learning areas, students have access to a range of programs including enrichment classes, Learning and Support, English as an Additional Language and Community Languages (Chinese, Vietnamese and Khmer). Three classes to support students with intellectual disabilities, a preschool and a composite 5/6 Opportunity Class for high potential and gifted students are available through regional and state enrolment processes. Strong student wellbeing programs, sport, extracurricular and cultural initiatives support a balanced approach to lifelong learning. to embed a culture of challenge across the school. Challenging every student, teacher and leader is a goal at Harrington Street Public School to achieve the school's vision for growth academically, socially and emotionally.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Vietnamese Community Languages with experience in developing and implementing language and cultural programs.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a cohesive teaching team and collaborate with classroom teachers.
Evidence of classroom and behaviour management with the ability to develop positive learning environments that promote high expectations and student success.
Highly developed interpersonal skills with the capacity to work collaboratively with students, staff, and the community.
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
This is a permanent part-time position of 3 days per week, 0.6 FTE (full time equivalent)
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
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