Position Information
Established in 1862 Nowra Public School is situated on Dharawal Country. It is centrally located in Nowra on two sites: K-2 and 3-6. The school is a vibrant learning community and draws from a diverse population with an enrolment of approximately 510 students. As well as mainstream classes the school also has six support classes, 3 autism classes and 3 multi-category classes. Aboriginal students make up approximately 33% of our student population. There is a strong focus on ensuring that Aboriginal culture and history are taught throughout the school, leading to a culturally responsive school environment. Staff are also active members of the Nowra Local AECG.
Nowra Public School has highly skilled staff who are committed to supporting all students to \"Aim to Achieve\" in all aspects of school life. Our staff work collaboratively to deliver evidence-based teaching and learning programs, with a strong focus on Explicit Teaching, Eqity for Excellence and High Potential and Gifted Education.
We also have a strong focus on student wellbeing, supporting students to become resilient and active learners as well as ensuring each child has a voice and receives the personalised support they need to grow and succeed.
The school is committed to building and sustaining strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, demonstrated ability to build authentic partnerships with all stakeholders to promote inclusion across the school.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to lead and build a team culture where staff work productively and proactively with staff, families and the wider community.
Demonstrated ability to lead and embed curriculum provisions which meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
General Selection Criteria
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 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.
All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au). The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at https:///covid-19.
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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