Teacher Careers

Job Description - Teacher Careers - Kellyville High School Location: Sydney Region Remuneration Package: Base salary ranges from $90,000 to $137,000. Plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience. School Name: Kellyville High School Principal Network: The Ponds Staffing Area: Blacktown Closing Date: 10-Dec- (time unspecified) Job Category: Teachers Organisation: Teaching Service Position Information: Kellyville HS is in the Shire of north‑western Sydney, and is a coeducational comprehensive school of 870 students (10% from non‑English speaking backgrounds) with an Inclusive Education Faculty of 42 students and 12 students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. A Middle and Senior School structure supports students and staff in developing a productive and inclusive learning environment. Middle School – Years 7, 8 and 9 – has a focus on wellbeing, literacy, numeracy, school culture, adapting to high school systems and expectations and building partnerships with our local Primary Schools. The two key transition points are Year 6 to 7 and Year 9 to 10. Senior school – Years 10, 11 and 12 – has a focus on wellbeing, academic rigour, school to work or tertiary studies, citizenship and building partnerships with outside agencies. There are transition points in Years 10, 11 and 12 reflecting the individual goals of students. The learning and wellbeing of all students is underpinned by a strong, proactive and supportive wellbeing team that ensures all students and staff are valued and cared for and have access to emotional and social support. This support is extended to include our Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) framework to instil the school values of aspiring, respectful and resilient students, staff and parents / carers. Students are offered a wide range of co‑curricular activities focusing on the creative and performing arts, debating, sport, the environment, student leadership and Duke of Edinburgh Program. Specific Selection Criteria Approval to teach Careers or currently undertaking or willing to be enrolled in the Careers Advisor qualifications approved by the NSW Department of Education. Highly developed knowledge and understanding of vocational education and training in schools, school‑based apprenticeships and traineeships, and HSC pathways. Excellence in communication, interpersonal skills and strong administrative skills including experience in EVET applications, work experience, and NESA data. Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and coordinate inclusive careers education programmes and related activities as well as a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to support students in developing career goals and post‑school pathways. 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 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 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. Diversity and Inclusion We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr