**Position Information**:
Penrith Selective High School is an academically selective high school located on Dharug land. We have a coeducational enrolment of 935 students, including 88% of students from a non-English speaking background (English, Tamil, Hindi, Bengali and Mandarin are our main language groups) and we have four Aboriginal students enrolled. The school has a strong commitment to differentiated teaching and learning to meet the needs of highly gifted learners in addition to supporting students and their wellbeing across all domains of giftedness.
Our highly skilled and dedicated teachers focus on quality teaching and learning with an emphasis and understanding of strategies that meet the needs of gifted and talented students, including those who are twice exceptional (2e). We develop students who are innovative thinkers, confident and self-motivated learners who possess robust ethical values. The school enjoys the support of its culturally and linguistically diverse community and we have also fostered strong partnerships with Australian and overseas universities, cultural institutions, businesses and community groups and have established in-house enterprise learning.
A strong focus on wellbeing of all students is supported in an atmosphere which provides over 100 Talent Development Opportunities, including co-curricular learning experiences, strong enrichment opportunities and programs for students with interests and passions in sport, creative and performing arts, leadership and school & community service. We offer extensive student leadership opportunities that contribute to a positive school ethos and a philosophy of social justice. The school values the positive contribution that parents and alumni play in the school's culture.
**Selection Criteria**:
1. Approval to teach Visual Arts (7-12) with a willingness to teach Photography and Digital Media (stage 5). Experience in delivering Stage 6 Visual Arts is advantageous but not essential.
2. Capacity and commitment to developing innovative, engaging and differentiated teaching programs and assessments that meet the learning needs of high potential and gifted students through curricular and co-curricular programs.
3. Highly-developed communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively to foster relationships with students, parents and staff to improve student learning outcomes.
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**About the NSW Department of Education
📌 Teacher Visual Arts - Penrith High School
🏢 NSW Government -Teaching Service
📍 Sydney