Excelsior Public School, located in The Hills area of Sydney, has a current enrolment of 572 students from diverse cultural backgrounds (with 73% from a language background other than English). School learning spaces include traditional classrooms and open plan learning spaces that operate using a co-teaching model. The school has a solid community reputation for strong programs in the arts, varied sports programs, and for its commitment to student wellbeing.

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. School priorities include high achievement in literacy and numeracy outcomes, enhancing teaching through high impact professional learning, best pedagogical practice (including explicit teaching) and student welfare.

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 students enjoy a wide variety of programs and extra-curricular activities including; Sporting Programs, Creative and Performing Arts Groups, and High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Programs. These programs allows students to foster curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, leadership and the development of individual interests and talents. Extra-curricular programs are enhanced through productive partnerships within and beyond the Department of Education.





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Excelsior Public School, located in The Hills area of Sydney, has a current enrolment of 572 students from diverse cultural backgrounds (with 73% from a language background other than English). School learning spaces include traditional classrooms and open plan learning spaces that operate using a co-teaching model. The school has a solid community reputation for strong programs in the arts, varied sports programs, and for its commitment to student wellbeing.

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. School priorities include high achievement in literacy and numeracy outcomes, enhancing teaching through high impact professional learning, best pedagogical practice (including explicit teaching) and student welfare.

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 students enjoy a wide variety of programs and extra-curricular activities including; Sporting Programs, Creative and Performing Arts Groups, and High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) Programs. These programs allows students to foster curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, leadership and the development of individual interests and talents. Extra-curricular programs are enhanced through productive partnerships within and beyond the Department of Education.

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach K-6 with evidence of exemplary classroom management and a demonstrated capacity to foster inclusive learning environments that promote wellbeing, belonging and engagement for all students, including students from diverse backgrounds.

Proven ability to use explicit teaching practices and differentiation to deliver high-quality literacy and numeracy programs that meet the needs, strengths and interests of all students, including students from diverse language and cultural backgrounds, students with additional learning needs, and high potential and gifted students.

Demonstrated commitment to collaborative practice by actively engaging with colleagues, families, and external professionals to plan differentiated learning programs and contribute to whole school initiatives.

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 prospect.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

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