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 dynamic 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 solid 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.

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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 dynamic 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.

Specific 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 b

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