Teacher - Metella Road Public School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The NSW Department of Education is seeking a dedicated teacher for Metella Road Public School, a dynamic learning community in the Bungarribee network. The role requires unconditional approval to teach K-6 and a commitment to equity, inclusion and excellence in student outcomes.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication, collaboration skills, and the ability to deliver differentiated literacy and numeracy programs, while leading extracurricular activities to broaden student learning

Qualifications

• Unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.
• WWCC clearance number to be provided with application.
• Ability to differentiate literacy and numeracy programs to meet diverse learners.
• Proven effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with students, staff, parents and community.
• Commitment to inclusive, positive and well-managed classrooms and strong student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach infants and primary (K-6) with differentiated literacy/numeracy programs.
• Use student data and evidence-informed practices to improve outcomes.
• Lead and participate in extracurricular programs to extend student learning.
• Collaborate with staff and community to support student wellbeing and engagement.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Classroom management

Extracurricular leadership

Differentiated instruction

Education

K-6 teaching approval

Job description

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.

• 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.

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. 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 .