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Hambledon Public School, located in Quakers Hill currently has an enrolment of 820 students?with 62% from language backgrounds other than English. We have 18 students that identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a strong focus on developing consistent, high quality educational practices using evidence-based research. Hambledon Public School is committed to providing a vibrant and innovative culture that engages every child through high expectations in learning excellence. We foster a nurturing environment that values inclusivity and engages our community in developing positive partnerships. We expect students to inquire, collaborate, create and communicate to become confident visible learners who have the skills to succeed, connect and thrive as global citizens.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary
1 An?approachable, visible, and collaborative leader with the ability to build the?capacity of others and maintain effective working relationships with the whole school and?wider community.
2 Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a dynamic member of the executive team to facilitate, implement and evaluate school initiatives within the strategic improvement plan.
3 Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and support staff in the creative and highly effective use of technology to enhance student learning.
4 Demonstrated ability to interpret and analyse data to lead and implement evidence-based best practice that results in improved student outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
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 policies
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 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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( ) or visit
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