Position Information Picton High School has approximately 1150 students including 10% of students from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and 3% of students from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) background. It is a comprehensive secondary school in the Wollondilly Shire, located south-west of Sydney. Our school was rebuilt in 2022, with a large range of specialist facilities. Students are offered a diverse curriculum including targeted literacy and numeracy programs in Stage 4 and extensive vocational education opportunities in stages 5 and 6. Approximately 100 teachers and support staff work to provide a quality education for our students. Our school prioritises wellbeing, literacy and numeracy, and innovative teaching practices to engage students.
Selection Criteria Approval to teach special education and/or experience in teaching students with Autism and a Physical Disability and other complex support and learning needs. Demonstrated quality classroom practice which enhances student engagement through enriched, differentiated and individualised learning programs. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills and the capacity to work collaboratively in teams and contribute to a positive school culture with students, parents/carers, staff, and the wider community. Proven ability to develop and implement a variety of behavioural support strategies to establish inclusive and positive learning environments for students of all backgrounds. 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 ( ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.
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