AddressPosition Information
Marayong Heights Public School is part of the Quakers Hill network and has an enrolment of 271 students from Kindergarten to Year 6 across 12 classes. There are 34% of students from a language background other than English and 10% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school staff is a mix of experienced and early career teachers who work collaboratively to ensure that teaching and learning programs accommodate the individual needs and talents of all students. The staff focus on delivering innovative and engaging literacy and numeracy programs. The school provides a safe and supportive environment that promotes positive relationships and encourages students to achieve their full potential. The school embeds the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework across all school systems to enhance academic and social behaviour outcomes for students. Marayong Heights Public School has an enthusiastic P&C and works closely with the community to promote and celebrate student achievement in all aspects of school life. The school is an active and proud member of the Blacktown Learning Community.
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 teach, lead, mentor and build the capacity of a stage team to implement data driven, evidence informed practices that improve student outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
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. Outline any specific expertise or experience you would bring to this position, which specifically aligns with the vision, values and goals of Marayong Heights Public School.
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 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 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 (*****@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
