AddressLithgow High School is a comprehensive public High School, located on the eastern boundary of the Lithgow Network, on the Western slope of the Blue Mountains and the gateway to the Central West. The student population of approximately 750 is reflective of an evolving and diverse community. We have a strong representation of First Nations students, approximately 26% of the school, and a small but growing Multicultural and EAL/D component. Our school is nestled in a heritage listed area with important links of historical significance. We have a strong culture of sporting, academic, and community links, and our students participate in a wide range of learning experiences in the pursuit of their personal excellence. The Special Education Unit is comprised of 10 classes, themed and strongly supported by the DP Inclusion and Support, and we also have our award-winning Wellbeing Centre, and unique Wellbeing Hub meeting the needs of all our students. Lithgow High School is currently undergoing significant executive restructuring, curriculum redesign and cohort redevelopment around enrichment streaming and future-proof upskilling of student skillsets. It is a pivotal and exciting time to join our school community.
Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach PHP - PD/Health/PE, CFS - Community & Family Studies and SLR - Sport, Lifestyle & Rec/Phy Act & Sport. Willingness to teach Child Studies, Physical Activity and Sport Studies and/or Dance.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, implement and deliver quality teaching and learning programs.
- Demonstrated ability of effective classroom management and student wellbeing practices that support an inclusive learning environment that promotes positive relationships with students.
- High level of interpersonal, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with students, parents and the wider community.
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.
