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Narellan Vale Public School is located in South Western Sydney which is within the Macarthur Network of Schools and was opened in 1997.There are currently 706 students enrolled. The student population comprises 25% of students with a background other than English and 42 students from an Aboriginal background,
The school has a support unit of three Autism (AU) classes. The classes were established to further support the needs of the students in the community and foster inclusivity.
There is a core focus on building strong foundations of learning and a school wide culture of high expectations. A commitment to continual improvement is key. Literacy and Numeracy are at the core of all learning and the Deputy Principal Curriculum Instruction will lead and drive whole school improvement together with the newly appointed APCIs. There is a strong culture of collaboration and a dedicated team of educators who are committed to excellence and maximising student improvement and a culture of high expectations.
Strong links have been forged with the local preschools and the local feeder high school. The school is supported by a hardworking Parents and Citizens Association. The school motto of 'Together We Learn and Grow' is central to all endeavours.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary
1. Lead evidence informed Literacy and Numeracy practices to improve teaching and learning and assessment across the curriculum
2. Lead the collection, collation and analysis of data to harness practice in a culture of continuous improvement
3. Proven capacity to lead evidence informed and high impact professional learning to drive collective collaboration, that cultivates improvement within our school for every student and teacher
4. Strategically strengthen the capabilities of teachers and leaders to progress school wide Literacy and Numeracy priorities through effective collaboration in a culture of high expectations
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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This is an Above Centrally Identified permanent teacher position established through school funds. The successful candidate’s continued appointment to this position will be subject to the continuity of this funding, the ongoing requirement for the role and the educational needs of the school. Should the funding or the requirement for the position cease, the teacher will receive nominated transfer status; please refer to the Staffing Procedure for the Teaching Service in NSW Public Schools for additional information. When accepting the position, the successful applicant will be indicating their acceptance of the terms and conditions attached to this appointment.
