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About this job
Position Information
Beresfield Public School is located in between Maitland and Newcastle and has an enrolment of approximately 300 students. Beresfield offers a full and varied curriculum which includes the core key learning areas, sport, performing arts, technology and values education. In addition to 11 mainstream classes the school has 3 support classes for students with multi-categorical disabilities from the wider local area. The school buildings, built over time since the establishment of the original school in 1883, are situated on land enclosed by four roads.
Before and after school care is offered on the school site. There is active involvement by many parents/caregivers, especially through the school's P&C, and an alliance with the Maitland AECG. A significant number of students come from families with a low socio-economic background and approximately 26% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. Beresfield Public School prides itself on being an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Students experience quality literacy and numeracy programs from Kindergarten to Year 6. Beresfield Public School is proud of its outstanding staff who work closely with parents and the wider community to offer the best level of education. The community aspirations for the students of Beresfield are to develop the holistic child, through a sense of belonging, resilience and contentment, in order to equip them for maximum opportunities in later life.
The school is currently refining teaching and learning practices and adopting effective teaching with consistency across the school. Beresfield Public School is working with the Hunter Network of schools to implement Explicit Teaching pedagogy that will provide explicit guidance accompanied by practice, scaffolded support and feedback for all students. High Expectations are also consistent in all learning spaces across the school, and the delivery of High Potential and Gifted Education is a school priority.
General Selection Criteria
1. High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education
2. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs
3. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community
4. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning
5. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning
6. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria,
1. Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive school culture that ensures equity in access to all aspects of school life for all students.
2. Proven ability to strengthen community ties and enhance parent involvement, coupled with a strong focus on promoting student wellbeing and supporting the emotional and social needs of all students.
3. Proven capability to inspire and lead a team of educators, translating visionary educational goals into practical strategies and actions that drive school-wide success, with a particular emphasis on literacy and numeracy.
Conditions
Special Notes
Classification Structure for Principals:
The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2020 details the new principal classification structure based on complexity of schools which commenced in 2016. Please view information on the Classification structure for Principals at https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/salary-and-awards/awards-and-determinations/teachers-award-initiatives/principal-classification-structure-faqs
The classification and remuneration of our school principals is based on school complexity, as measured through each school’s RAM allocation. As part of the ongoing application of the new structure a review of thresholds and outcomes will occur on an annual basis. The principal classification for this school is Principal Level P2 for 2024.
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.