AddressBiddabah Public School is a dynamic and future-focused school located in the Lake Macquarie North group of schools. Of the school's 333 students in 2024, 4% are Indigenous. The school works purposefully and innovatively to improve learning outcomes for its students. Student achievement as measured in the National Assessment Program shows that over time student achievement is consistently at or above the national average. Biddabah Public School has a proud history of providing an exciting range of curricula and extra-curricular opportunities including sport, public speaking, technology, and creative and performing arts, enabling our students to excel through a range of different experiences. The school culture is that of inclusivity, aspiration and high expectations whereby partnerships and alliances are strengthened among all stakeholders across the local community.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary
1. Demonstrated capacity to effectively balance the dual roles of exemplary classroom teacher with the complex responsibilities of a leadership role which builds the capacity of individuals, teams and whole school staff, with a focus on school priorities and targets.
2. Proven ability to use data informed practices to lead and strengthen Teaching and Learning whilst building the capacity of colleagues through the provision of high-quality professional learning with an emphasis on curriculum reform.
3. Open, visible and approachable leadership with outstanding organisation, communication and interpersonal skills, which engages and inspires staff to work as part of a collaborative team building positive authentic relationships within an inclusive school community.
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
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 NotesApplicants 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.
