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Position InformationSt Clair Public School, located in Sydneys western suburbs and part of the Eastern Creek Network, educates 346 students across 12 mainstream classesincluding a Selective Education Opportunity classand 5 multi-categorical support classes. With 42% of students from language backgrounds other than English and 9% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, the school emphasises inclusive and equitable education.The school focuses on enhancing student outcomes through explicit, research-informed teaching, professional learning, and data analysis. Its approach to High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) and inclusion ensures diverse learning needs are met. Various quality programs are offered, such as the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden, public speaking, dance, sport, choir (including a signing choir), and technology integration with iPads, laptops, coding, and robotics.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives are actively embedded in the curriculum and school life, supported by initiatives like the Koori Kids program that builds cultural connection, confidence, and leadership. The school also celebrates multiculturalism through events and language programs fostering cultural understanding.Whole-school wellbeing practices promote positive behaviour and learning, with strong family engagement and community feedback guiding ongoing school improvement.Selection Criteria1.In addition to the general selection criteria,approval to teach special education and/or experience meeting the needs of students with a range of complex needs. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing programs to meet the needs of students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and complex behaviours.2. Demonstrated ability tolead a Team Around the Child approach and work with families, staff and external agencies to meet the diverse needs of students.3. Demonstrated capacity to develop individual plans to support and improve learning, behaviour and wellbeing.4. Demonstrated capacity to lead, mentor and develop staff within an Inclusive Education Support Unit, fostering a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and equity. Experience in developing and coaching staff and promoting evidence-based teaching practices that improve student outcomes.General Selection Criteria1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department''s Aboriginal education policyConditionsAn 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.All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au). The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the departments latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at NotesApplicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.About the NSW Department of EducationThe 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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visitNSW Department of Education Diversity and InclusionMerit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are availablehere.To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.