Expression of Interest

Classroom Teacher - Berala Public School

Expressions of interest are invited from teachers interested in a career opportunity relieving in the position of Classroom Teacher/s from 27th January, 2017 - 19th December, 2017.

The position/s will be located at Berala Public School.

Berala Public School was established in 1924 and, is a large primary school in the South West of Sydney with an enrolment of 850 students. The school supports students and families from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds with Chinese (30%), Arabic (30%), Turkish (6%), as the main groups of over 35 cultural backgrounds. 95% of students come from a non-English speaking background. Berala Public School has a dynamic and caring learning community staffed by dedicated, enthusiastic and supportive teachers who deliver highly effective teaching and learning programs with an emphasis on information technologies and challenge-based learning. Positive behaviour for learning (PBL) is embedded into school culture with a focus on learner qualities. There is a strong focus on extracurricular activities including band, chess, dance, choir, public speaking and debating. The school has a proud tradition of excellence in sport. The school is characterised by a supportive community with high student and school expectations.

An expression of interest addressing the criteria, of no more than 2 pages in length should be submitted with the EOI pro forma and CV to:

Alexandra Mandel, Principal by 4pm, Wednesday 30 November, 2016

SELECTION CRITERIA

Approval to teach K-6, with demonstrated ability to develop and implement quality K-2 literacy and numeracy programs, including TEN and L3.

Demonstrated understanding of effective pedagogy to develop creative and positive learning environments where learning is differentiated for all.

Demonstrated ability to model and implement the innovative use of technology to enhance quality teaching and learning to increase student capacity as creative, curious and critical learners.

Willingness to initiate or support extra-curricular activities.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are invited to submit the attached EOI proforma and a one page CV briefly outlining qualifications, recent teaching history and skills. In addition, a document of no more than 2 A4 pages responding to the criteria is to be included in the submission.

One of the referees listed on the application form must be the applicant's current principal, or a principal of a school in which the applicant has worked recently.
Applications should be submitted to Alexandra Mandel at .au by 4pm on Wednesday 30 November.

For further information contact Alexandra Mandel on 9649 7146 or at

NSW Department of Education | CEPS Expression of Interest Information www.dec.nsw.gov.au 2