Cobbitty Public School is located in a growing semi-rural setting south-west of Sydney. The school currently has an enrolment of 394 students including an increasing percentage of students from a non-English speaking background. The school values Aboriginal culture with 7% of students enrolled identifying as Aboriginal. The school has a history with a Junior AECG in operation and strong links within the community.

Students are highly engaged and proud to be associated with the rich cultural heritage of their school. Students enjoy a diversity of programs and extra-curricular activities including; Sporting Programs, Creative and Performing Arts, Environmental Programs and participation in a range of community initiatives and events. Students participate in a diverse range of enrichment opportunities that extend their learning beyond the classroom, fostering curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, leadership and the development of individual interests and talents. Extra-curricular and enrichment programs are enhanced through productive partnerships within and beyond the Department of Education.

We have a highly involved, supportive community, who value staff dedication and strive to ensure their children are receiving every possible opportunity for individual success.

Our staff includes a combination of both early career and experienced teachers. All teachers work together, within a strong culture of collaboration, to form a dedicated team of educators who are committed to excellence and who care deeply about the needs of each child. A focus on continued learning of all teachers and leaders, including the continuous development of the capabilities of all teachers is maintained to maximise student growth and attainment.

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Cobbitty Public School is located in a growing semi-rural setting south-west of Sydney. The school currently has an enrolment of 394 students including an increasing percentage of students from a non-English speaking background. The school values Aboriginal culture with 7% of students enrolled identifying as Aboriginal. The school has a history with a Junior AECG in operation and strong links within the community.

Students are highly engaged and proud to be associated with the rich cultural heritage of their school. Students enjoy a diversity of programs and extra-curricular activities including; Sporting Programs, Creative and Performing Arts, Environmental Programs and participation in a range of community initiatives and events. Students participate in a diverse range of enrichment opportunities that extend their learning beyond the classroom, fostering curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, leadership and the development of individual interests and talents. Extra-curricular and enrichment programs are enhanced through productive partnerships within and beyond the Department of Education.

We have a highly involved, supportive community, who value staff dedication and strive to ensure their children are receiving every possible opportunity for individual success.

Our staff includes a combination of both early career and experienced teachers. All teachers work together,



within a robust culture of collaboration, to form a dedicated team of educators who are committed to excellence and who care deeply about the needs of each child. A focus on continued learning of all teachers and leaders, including the continuous development of the capabilities of all teachers is maintained to maximise student growth and attainment.

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach Infants and Primary, with demonstrated ability to foster inclusive learning environments that promote student wellbeing, belonging and engagement.

Demonstrated ability to use explicit teaching practices and differentiation across literacy and numeracy to support student learning and achievement.

Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with students, colleagues, parents and the wider community, building positive partnerships to improve student learning outcomes.

Commitment to and demonstrated skills in leading and contributing to extracurricular programs that provide opportunities for students to achieve, develop and excel beyond the classroom.

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. W

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