AddressHaberfield Public School is located in the inner west of Sydney. It has a school culture that reflects the strong partnerships which exist between students, staff and parents. The school currently has a population of 567 students, 59.8% of which are from non-English speaking backgrounds.
The school has a long history of academic excellence. A wide range of school programs are offered that cater for the individual needs of students. This includes a High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program, which operates from Years 1-6, as well as comprehensive creative and performing arts, technology and sport programs.
The staff is a highly skilled team of professionals who collaboratively plan effective teaching and learning programs.
In developing the 2023-26 School Improvement Plan (SIP), we conducted a thorough situational analysis consulting the whole school community, including students, staff and parents.
Through our situational analysis, we have identified a need to enhance whole school, data driven practices.
Our school community is vibrant, creative and supportive. Every student has the opportunity to achieve their personal best in a safe and caring environment. The school builds respectful, responsible and resilient learners and citizens.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary.
High level organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to lead and manage school operations, policies and procedures in order to maintain a quality environment for students, staff and parents.
Exemplar interpersonal and communication skills with the proven ability to build strong partnerships with students and families, while building a positive whole school culture.
Demonstrated expertise in data analysis and ability to coordinate student performance and programs using internal and external assessment data to evaluate, refine and improve teaching practice and enhance student learning outcomes.
Proven ability to lead whole school programs that enhance student wellbeing, engagement and inclusion.
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.
