Position Information

Metella Road Public School is a vibrant learning community in the Bungarribee network and is located approximately 30 kilometres from Sydney. With an enrolment of 669 students, including 77% of students from a non-English speaking background, speaking 46 different languages and 2% of students from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. A high-quality learning environment is provided by highly qualified and dedicated staff comprising of a energetic mix of highly experienced and early career teachers. The staff and school community take pride in the breadth of educational opportunities provided which include extensive academic programs, provision for high potential and gifted students and extracurricular programs. Our staff is committed to delivering quality teaching in a nurturing environment to meet the diverse needs of our students. Metella Road Public School strives to provide evidence-informed teaching and learning that promotes equity, inclusion and excellence. Through effective teaching practices, the purposeful use of data, continuous improvement and a strong focus on student wellbeing, the school supports every student to achieve their potential and develop the knowledge and skills needed for lifelong learning. The school and broader community are both supportive and proud of ensuring students fulfil the school motto, "Aim High". A strong partnership exists between the school and the wider community, including the Blacktown Learning Community, Nurringingy Aboriginal Education Consultative Group and local cultural groups.

Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach infants and primary (K–6), with the ability to use student data and evidence-informed practices to improve outcomes through differentiated, high-quality literacy and numeracy programs that meet the diverse needs of all learners, including students with additional needs, high potential and language backgrounds other than English.




- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate to improve student outcomes and build positive, productive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider school community.
- Proven ability to establish a positive, inclusive and well-managed classroom environment that prioritises student wellbeing, a sense of belonging, promotes high expectations and supports student engagement and achievement.
- Demonstrated commitment to leading extracurricular programs that enrich student learning and 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. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences,



and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above.

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

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.

If you are recent or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior skilled experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

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.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Rebecca Bourke 9636 1922

Application close date

04 November 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Teacher - Metella Road Public School (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney