Teacher Special Education - Gardeners Road Public School

Position Information
Since 1883 Gardeners Road Public School has provided excellence in education to the students in the local area of Rosebery, Mascot and Alexandria. The current enrolment is 400 students with approximately 55% from a non-English speaking background and 5% identifying as Aboriginal. The school provides a Cultural Resident program to develop our students' understanding of culture, people and country. We are an inclusive and diverse learning community comprised of teachers and parents who work together for the benefit of all students. There is a strong focus on literacy and numeracy programs focusing on ******** and differentiated teaching strategies with specialised support to meet students' needs. The school provides creative and performing arts opportunities with all sporting endeavours being encouraged. A valued component of our school is the highly regarded Support Unit comprising seven classes. Caring and expert staff provide individualised programs that support integration for students with a range of disabilities.


Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Special Education and / or experience teaching students with additional learning needs including autism, intellectual disabilities and behavioural needs with proven abilities to implement strategies to meet their communication, sensory, social and challenging behavioural needs.

Demonstrated ability to differentiate learning experiences for students with complex learning needs with a strong focus on high expectations and growth in literacy and numeracy supported by the implementation of individualised learning programs that are aligned with the Disability Standards for Education.

Evidence of outstanding flexible classroom management skills that demonstrates the implementation of whole school wellbeing programs focused on improving student engagement, creating a positive learning environment and promoting inclusive practices in all school settings.

Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to contribute to the whole school culture and work collaboratively to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, external agencies and members of the wider community.


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 seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position. If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE. Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here.

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