Position Information
Kent Road Public School is a large metropolitan school located in north-western Sydney, catering for students from Kindergarten to Year Six. With an enrolment of approximately 980 students, the school proudly represents over 40 cultural backgrounds, with around 85% of students having a language background other than English. Our school culture is grounded in inclusion, connectedness and belonging, with students, staff and families working in partnership to achieve excellence. We explicitly teach and promote our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Engaged Learning.
Our teachers work collaboratively across the school to deliver high-quality, differentiated learning experiences that meet the diverse needs of all students. In 2024, the school established an inclusive learning hub, including three autism support classes, further strengthening our commitment to inclusive education.
Parents and community members are active partners in school life, contributing to a vibrant and supportive learning community. Kent Road Public School is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and engaging environment where all students are supported to thrive and succeed.
Selection Criteria
* Approval to teach special education and/or experience or willingness to teach students in a primary setting with a variety of disabilities, including autism.
* Highly developed interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a collaborative team and build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, external agencies, and members of the wider community.
* Ability to develop and deliver differentiated learning experiences for students with complex learning needs, with a focus on improving student outcomes.
* Effective use of classroom behaviour management strategies that enhance student engagement, support the development of social and communication skills, and cater to sensory needs.
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
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