NSW Department of Education

Position Information Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts is a secondary school with an enrolment of approximately 1204 students, including 60 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The school has the twin goals of academic excellence and excellence in the performing arts. School priorities include Educational Impact, Community Connections and Connect Succeed Thrive - Contemporary Wellbeing. Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts has a strong community reputation for success both academically and in the arts. The school boasts a comprehensive sporting program and offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. The staff is both committed and caring with a balance of early career and highly experienced teachers. Wollongong High School of the Performing Arts also has a Hearing Unit located on-site and an Emotional Disturbance Unit (Smith Street) located off-site. Selection Criteria Approval to teach Industrial Technology - Building...

Position Information Erskine Park High School is a comprehensive Western Sydney 7-12 school located in the Eastern Creek network of schools. The school’s 1052 enrolment includes 5% of students who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and a further 30% of students who come from backgrounds where English is an Additional Language or Dialect. The school also has a Support Unit of four classes. Key whole school initiatives include a BYOD program that harnesses an innovative use of technology; a focus on the explicit teaching of capabilities into classroom practice; inclusive high potential opportunities; vocational education and inclusive disability provision. The school is a member of the St Clair Erskine Park (STEPS) community of schools. School staff are supported by a wide range of community partnerships, including an active Parents and Citizen Association. Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic...

Position Information Wadalba Community School is a comprehensive K-12 school on the Central Coast with an enrolment of 1595 students, including 14% Aboriginal students. The school commenced in 2000 and specialist facilities allow us to offer a broad range of learning programs with a focus on 21st Century learners. Our commitment is to inspire our students to become lifelong learners and aspirational citizens. As a learning community we seek to achieve this through nurturing a learning growth mindset, providing a learning environment where students have the opportunity to be the best that they can be and through fostering a spirt of strong community connections. Selection Criteria Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, Demonstrated effective communication, resource management, organisation and collaborative skills that develop and support a cohesive...

Position Information Holsworthy Public School is situated in South West Sydney in the Liverpool area. The school has a diverse and multicultural community and a strong history of ties to the Defence Force. The current enrolment is 670 students with 74% of students from non-English speaking backgrounds and 26 students from Defence Force families. The most significant cultural groups being Indian (32%) and South East Asian (11%). There is a Years 5/6 Opportunity class, a Stage 2 Enrichment class and a Student Parliament that contributes to the decision-making processes of the school allows for student voice. Students are offered an extensive range of extra curricula activities including dance, drama, choir, debating, public speaking, Tournament of Minds and sport. Holsworthy Public school has a history of high-level academic achievement with the school maintaining an emphasis on academic excellence. Staff are committed to implementing quality teaching and learning...

Position Information Auburn West Public School provides inclusive K-6 education for a diverse community located on the western edge of the suburb, adjacent to Auburn Botanical Gardens. Current enrolment stands at 595 with 26 classes, including 98% of students from a non-English speaking background. In addition to English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) teachers, community language programs in Arabic and Turkish support students in their learning. Students, staff, parents and the wider community work together to promote excellence, where ‘effort is the key’. Staff at Auburn West Public School are professional, collaborative and caring. Instructional leadership and co-teaching are a focus across the school as leaders work with teachers to meet the challenge of continual improvement through reflection and implementation of well researched practices, the analytical monitoring of student performance data and transform pedagogy into innovative practice....

Position Information Nyngan High School (NHS) is a comprehensive high school in remote/rural NSW. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we provide education, the Wongaibon nation. The school has an enrolment of 170–180 students each year, approximately 50 of whom identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school receives equity funding to support the educational and developmental opportunities for students from a diverse range of backgrounds and learning needs and provides outstanding facilities in all learning spaces. Language classes deliver the local Ngiyampaa language to all Stage 4 students. Aboriginal perspectives are known, valued and integrated into multiple facets of the school community, for example Acknowledgement of Country, NAIDOC activities and visibility of customs and practices across the school site. Positive partnerships exist between the school and its four partner schools – Nyngan Public...

Position Information Macarthur Girls High School (MGHS) is located in Parramatta, the demographic centre of Sydney on the banks of the Parramatta River. The school’s reputation has created a demand for enrolment. Enrolment for 2021 is approximately 1200. Over 90% of our students are from language backgrounds other than English. Student enrolments reflect the school’s very positive reputation in the broader community. New students are currently drawn from more than 50 primary schools. The largest groups of students representing non-English speaking background families include: Arabic, Tamil, Dari, Hindi, Cantonese and Gujarati speakers. The school’s NSW FOEI (family occupation and employment index) for 2020 was 65 which is lower than the average of 100 and the ICSEA (Australian Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) was 1040 which is slightly higher than the average of 1000. Macarthur Girls High School’s purpose is to encourage young adults...

Position Information Dubbo College South Campus is part of Dubbo College, a three campus collegiate enrolling approximately 1750 students. With a focus on excellent student outcomes in an environment of inclusion, tolerance for difference and pursuit of equity, the campuses of Dubbo College have established a reputation for providing high level opportunities for all. The College focuses on academic,sporting and cultural outcomes for students whilst valuing citizenship and contribution to the community. South Campus is one of two junior campuses enrolling approximately 780 students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 with 37% of students identifying as Aboriginal. Selection Criteria Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with Behaviour Difficulties and Emotional Disturbance (Secondary) Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate quality individual learning and behaviour support plans to facilitate improved student learning...

Position Information Wiley Park Girls High School is a comprehensive girls’ high school with an enrolment of 570 students, including 96% from a non- English speaking background, embracing diverse language groups. The school is committed to the values of public education and inspiring community confidence. The school believes in the provision of collaborative leadership that supports professional learning and a diverse curriculum with an emphasis on literacy, numeracy and integrated technology into effective classroom practice. The school participates in the whole school co-curricular and community programs and has a commitment to quality teaching. The school plan and Annual school report are available on the school website www.wileyparkg-h.schools.nsw.edu.au. Selection Criteria Approval to teach Years 7-12 Mathematics and capacity to teach Mathematics Extension 1 and 2. Evidence of understanding the needs of girls in learning Mathematics, as well as...

Position Information Albury High School is proudly a comprehensive high school with a current enrolment of 1020 students, including 50 Indigenous students and 20 students in three Multicategorical classes. We cater for a diverse range of students by providing an excellent program and continued support for students with a range of learning difficulties through to students who are highly talented in the academic, sporting and arts fields. Students are encouraged to set goals and develop skills to achieve them. We provide opportunities for students to enter National writing, science and mathematics competitions. The school has a very active learning support team, whose aim is to ensure that all students feel safe, secure and able to achieve. Students at Albury High School consistently achieve strong results in external exams. The school has excellent links with other educational groups in the local community including TAFE, Charles Sturt University, La Trobe University and...

Position Information Coleambally Central School is a vibrant K–12 rural school with approximately 180 students. The school draws students from the townships of Coleambally and Darlington Point and from a large surrounding farming area. The school site is situated adjacent to the Coleambally business district. There is strong community support available to the school and it strives to position itself within the community as a vital and viable community asset and a strong contributor to community values and ethos. Students have access to a comprehensive range of technological resources to support quality learning and the school strives to meet the present and future needs of our students in partnership with our community. The position is based at our Tirkandi Inaburra Learning Centre. Tirkandi Inaburra Cultural and Development Centre is an Aboriginal community run centre based in Wiradjuri country offering Aboriginal boys aged 12-15 a culturally-based residential...

Position Information Horsley Park Public School is a dynamic school that prides itself on the excellent educational programs offered by its dedicated staff, assisting 95 students. (54% non-English speaking background, 5% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background) to develop and extend their talents in a safe and supportive environment. The school has four mainstream classes and four support classes catering for students with autism and/or a moderate intellectual disability with autism. These classes are supported with a teacher and a Student Learning and Support Officer (SLSO). Students, staff and parents enjoy the benefits associated with a small school - personalised learning, yet as a member of the Cowpasture Community of Schools, students are provided with access to the benefits of a large school community including interschool sport, cultural performances, debating competitions and leadership opportunities. Horsley Park Public School has a genuine focus...

Position Information Mulwaree High School is a large comprehensive rural high school located in Goulburn. It comprises approximately 940 students, including 4 support classes. The student population comprises 6% Aboriginal students and 5% EASL/D. Mulwaree High School is situated within the Goulburn Network and enrols students from within Goulburn and surrounding small towns. The school has a staff with a diverse range of experience and offers a wide academic curriculum as well as catering extensively to the interests of all students including athletics, visual arts, music performance, sport, STEM and public speaking/debating. A strong emphasis is placed on Literacy and Numeracy across the whole school and the school has shown positive levels of growth in NAPLAN over the past few years. Mulwaree High School has strong community links and promotes strong leadership opportunities for students and staff. The student body is capably represented by student leaders within its...

Position Information Campbelltown Performing Arts High School is a specialist performing arts high school with an enrolment of approximately 1100 students serving a diverse area of South West Sydney. 35% of our student population come from a non-English speaking background and 112 students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Our school draws 60% of its enrolments from local schools and 40% through open audition in the areas of dance, drama, music and circus. Our main focus is to improve student learning outcomes through the consistent application of quality teaching practices underpinned by whole-school, and targeted, teacher professional learning. The school has a strong reputation for future-focused learning informed by sustained national and global partnerships and comprehensive evaluation processes. Selection Criteria Approval to teach Food Technology and Technology Mandatory (Years 7-8). Approval and/or willingness to teach Textiles and...

Position Information Curran Public School is situated in Macquarie Fields, South West of Sydney. The school has a population of 259 students. The School population consists of 18% Aboriginal students and 38% of students from a range of language backgrounds, with Samoan and Pacific Islander being the largest cultural background. The school has a strong focus on preparing young students for their future. The School consists of 17 classes with 7 of these being the Support Unit. These classes are comprised of three Autism classes, three Autism/IO and one IO class. Programs to promote diverse student achievement and to develop student leadership are an important aspect of the school curriculum. The parent community highly values education and are increasingly involved in school programs. Curran Public School has a Schools as a Community Centre program and hosts a strong early transition programs for students entering kindergarten and high school. Curran Public School is a...

Position Information Cecil Hills High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school with an enrolment of 1472 students (Year 7 to Year 12), including 81% of students who are from a non-English speaking background. Our school has a support unit. We foster an excellent reputation in the local community and the school will celebrate its 25th anniversary this year. The school is experiencing significant enrolment growth at present and this is expected to continue into the future. There is a proposal from School Infrastructure NSW to expand the capacity of the school and upgrade core facilities. We have written and introduced our own Year 8 elective courses based on project-based learning. Cecil Hills High School was the subject of a CESE case study illustrating highly effective practices in the area of student wellbeing. The proposed Western Sydney Airport is in the school’s enrolment area and will provide significant employment and training links for our...

Position Information Cooerwull Public is a split site school located in the township of Lithgow. The student population is steadily growing with 409 students currently enrolled. Comprising of 16 mainstream classes, 1 Autism Class, 1 Multicategorical Class, 17% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and 8% English as an Additional Language or Dialect. The school is steeped in history and tradition and in 2017 celebrated 150 years of public education and service to the Lithgow community. The school has a long history and connection with the state choral and recorder festivals, K-2 Frolic, representative sports, debating and public speaking and supported by a group of school patrons. The school focuses on establishing authentic partnerships with parents/carers through providing many opportunities to actively get involved in the life of the school. Evidence based practices, visible learning, quality teaching, collaboration and a whole school approach, to student wellbeing, is...

Position Information Wilton Public School has a current enrolment of approximately 500 students and has a six class support unit for students with autism and severe/moderate intellectual disabilities. Strong programs in environmental education, technology and creative and performing arts complement the whole school focussed literacy and numeracy programs. Selection Criteria Approval to teach Special Education and/or experience teaching students with autism and moderate to severe intellectual disabilities. Demonstrated ability to differentiate the curriculum to engage students and develop dynamic Personalised Learning and Support Plans that respond to the social, emotional, behavioural and academic needs of each student in consultation with all stakeholders. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively to build relationships with students, colleagues, parents and external agencies to improve student...

Position Information Wollongong West Public School is a vibrant and dynamic primary school that has served the West Wollongong community for over 90 years. Our school celebrates and values our diverse community, with 11% of students being Aboriginal and 47% of students learning English as an Additional Language/Dialect. 208 students currently attend our school. Our school fosters a culture of inclusivity with students with diverse learning needs celebrated in all classes, including our two existing support classes catering for children with emotional disturbance and autism. In 2021, a new class to support children with autism will be established. All children are known, valued and cared for at Wollongong West Public School. Our localised wellbeing framework supports a positive, therapeutic and trauma informed learning environment where all children are supported to connect, succeed and thrive. Strong relationships between all community members are central to our...

Position Information Gwabegar Public School is a TP1 school with an enrolment of 7 students. Gwabegar is situated in the heart of the Pilliga Forest, 38km north of Baradine. The school provides a quality education in an attractive, safe and caring environment. It is an inclusive community school with a vibrant, energetic and caring attitude. The school is well supported by innovative and dedicated staff, providing a child centred learning environment focused on individual student learning needs. The classrooms are well resourced and the school boasts access to the latest technologies and classroom resources, including iPads and student laptops. The school also has flexible learning furniture to cater for the individual needs of the children in the school. Community partnerships continue to be developed through a Playgroup and Pre–school that operates one day a week supported by Family and Community Services. Selection Criteria In addition to the general...