Teacher - Metella Road Public School

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Metella Road Public School in the Sydney Region is recruiting a teacher with full approval to teach infants and primary (K–6). The role focuses on differentiated, high-quality literacy and numeracy programs to meet diverse learner needs, including students with additional needs and language backgrounds other than English.

The NSW Department of Education emphasises evidence-informed teaching, equity and inclusion, and strong partnerships with the local community to deliver excellent student

Qualifications

• Approval to teach infants and primary (K–6), with the ability to use student data and evidence-informed practices to improve outcomes through differentiated, high-quality literacy and numeracy programs that meet the diverse needs of all learners, including students with additional needs, high potential and language backgrounds other than English.

Responsibilities

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate to improve student outcomes and build positive, productive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider school community.

Job description

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900159004

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

Full Time Equivalent

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number

9636 1922

Contact School Admin

99999999

Closing Date

04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Metella Road Public School is a vibrant learning community in the Bungarribee network and is located approximately 30 kilometres from Sydney. With an enrolment of 669 students, including 77% of students from a non-English speaking background, speaking 46 different languages and 2% of students from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. A high-quality learning environment is provided by highly qualified and dedicated staff comprising of a dynamic mix of highly experienced and early career teachers. The staff and school community take pride in the breadth of educational opportunities provided which include extensive academic programs, provision for high potential and gifted students and extracurricular programs. Our staff is committed to delivering quality teaching in a nurturing environment to meet the diverse needs of our students. Metella Road Public School strives to provide evidence-informed teaching and learning that promotes equity, inclusion and excellence. Through effective teaching practices, the purposeful use of data, continuous improvement and a strong focus on student wellbeing, the school supports every student to achieve their potential and develop the knowledge and skills needed for lifelong learning. The school and broader community are both supportive and proud of ensuring students fulfil the school motto, "Aim High". A strong partnership exists between the school and the wider community, including the Blacktown Learning Community, Nurringingy Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and local cultural groups.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach infants and primary (K–6), with the ability to use student data and evidence-informed practices to improve outcomes through differentiated, high-quality literacy and numeracy programs that meet the diverse needs of all learners, including students with additional needs, high potential and language backgrounds other than English.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate to improve student outcomes and build positive, productive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider school community.
• Proven ability to establish a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment that prioritises student wellbeing, a sense of belonging, promotes high expectations and supports student engagement and achievement.
• Demonstrated commitment to leading extracurricular programs that enrich student learning and provide opportunities for students to achieve, develop and excel beyond the classroom.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.