AddressRobertson Public School is located in Regional South in the Southern Highland of NSW. The school has a student enrolments of 144. Students come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds with 5% of students identifying as Aboriginal. Extra-curricular opportunities in sport, science and the Environment, STEM, and Creative and Performing Arts, enable our students to excel through a range of different experiences. The school culture is that of connectedness, inclusion and belonging with students, staff, parents and the wider community working together to promote school excellence. The school has a strong P&C who are highly-involved in whole school activities and support the school's initiatives within the community.
Selection CriteriaIn addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with demonstrated exemplary teaching practice and the capacity to effectively balance the role of classroom teacher with the complex responsibilities of an Assistant Principal.
A proven ability to inspire and mentor experienced and beginning teachers in the implementation of evidence-based practices to improve teaching and learning, while ensuring evidence-informed teaching strategies support individual student progress, achievement, and wellbeing.
A visible and collaborative leader with proven capacity to work as part of a dynamic team; strategically planning, leading and monitoring initiatives, and applying evaluative practices to drive continuous improvement.
Demonstrated ability to lead school initiatives promoting student wellbeing, engagement and positive behaviour underpinned by a restorative philosophy that will contribute to a safe and inclusive school environment with a strong sense of belonging.
Ability to promote equity by recognising the uniqueness of all cultures, languages, and communities, while promoting and embedding mutually respectful relationships between students, staff and the community, with skills to facilitate contextually relevant opportunities that engage parents/carers in the education of their children.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 ConditionsAn 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 (dandi@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.
