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Teacher / Tutor
Teacher Science - Plumpton High School
Teacher / Tutor
#559985
Remote / WFH
Job Description
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Position Information
Plumpton High School is located in an urban area serving a diverse population within a low socioeconomic context. Currently 1150 students attend the school, representing over 65 different nationalities and including approximately 115 Aboriginal students. The numerous extra-curricular opportunities include the areas of performing arts, student leadership, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and media industry studies. There is a strong culture of school-developed professional learning to facilitate our vision as expressed in our strategic plan, which is based on the premise that excellence is achieved when the school community is courageous and commits to being the best we can be, contributing to the local and global context in a meaningful way. Through a focus on personal best in all areas of school life, we use evidence-based/data informed processes, feedback, reflective practices and collaboration to create opportunities for incremental, achievable and measurable growth.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Year 7-10 Science, Stage 6 Physics and Chemistry.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement curriculum to drive improved student learning outcomes.
Capacity to engage students with a differentiated curriculum, to meet the individual learning needs of a diverse student body.
Capacity to work collaboratively as part of the Science Faculty to drive quality, evidence-based teaching initiatives.
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.+ 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. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
Position Information
Plumpton High School is located in an urban area serving a diverse population within a low socioeconomic context. Currently 1150 students attend the school, representing over 65 different nationalities and including approximately 115 Aboriginal students. The numerous extra-curricular opportunities include the areas of performing arts, student leadership, science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and media industry studies. There is a strong culture of school-developed professional learning to facilitate our vision as expressed in our strategic plan, which is based on the premise that excellence is achieved when the school community is courageous and commits to being the best we can be, contributing to the local and global context in a meaningful way. Through a focus on personal best in all areas of school life, we use evidence-based/data informed processes, feedback, reflective practices and collaboration to create opportunities for incremental, achievable and measurable growth.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Year 7-10 Science, Stage 6 Physics and Chemistry.
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement curriculum to drive improved student learning outcomes.
Capacity to engage students with a differentiated curriculum, to meet the individual learning needs of a diverse student body.
Capacity to work collaboratively as part of the Science Faculty to drive quality, evidence-based teaching initiatives.
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.+ 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. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
