Position InformationWaverley Public School is a school committed to student achievement, growth and wellbeing for all learners.
The school has an enrolment of 306, including 31% of students with a language background other than English.
Waverley Public School maintains a culture of high expectations amongst students and staff, with data-informed teaching and learning programs developed to cater for a diverse range of learning needs.
Literacy and numeracy initiatives are evidence-driven to support individual student growth and whole school improvement.
Waverley Public School fosters an environment that promotes a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing and community, allowing students to connect, succeed and thrive.
Waverley Public School has a dedicated community focus where staff, parents and the wider community work in partnership.
The school values the high levels of trust and open communication it enjoys with a vested parent/carer community and active P&C.
The school is an active member of the long-standing Community of Schools in the Eastern Suburbs (CoSiES), which promotes professional collaboration and opportunities for cross-school student engagement.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of an executive team, strategically planning, leading and monitoring initiatives and applying evaluative practices to drive continuous improvement.
Proven expertise in leading the collaborative development of explicit, differentiated and engaging teaching and learning to develop staff capacity and improve student outcomes in literacy and numeracy.
Evidence of a highly visible and approachable leader, with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, who empowers staff to build positive and authentic relationships and engagement across the school community.
Demonstrated ability to lead a culture of continuous improvement driven by data-informed practices and current evidence-based research to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes for a diverse range of learners.
General Selection Criteria
Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
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 NotesApplicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
This is a permanent part time position for 3 days per week 0.6FTE (Full-time equivalent)
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 NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
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