Blakehurst High School is a highly successful co-educational comprehensive school. The school caters to a diverse and multicultural student population of 935, including many English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) learners, 12 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and 21 international students. Blakehurst High School inspires students to become critical learners, thinkers, and champions of diversity who positively impact their world. The school is dedicated to fostering student growth through data-driven, evidence-informed teaching and innovative curriculum design that engages all learners. The school’s comprehensive wellbeing programs promote resilience, positivity, and both individual and collective efficacy. Blakehurst High School provides rich co-curricular opportunities in academic enrichment, leadership, sport and the creative and performing arts. Our committed staff work collaboratively within a flourishing school culture to ensure the holistic development of our students. Guided by our 2024-2027 School Excellence Plan, we continuously strive for excellence and growth for both students and staff.
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Approved and or Willing to teach ENS Engineering Studies/Industrial Technology-Engineering and ITW Technology-Timber and Approval to teach and/or willingness to teach ITX Technology Mandatory.
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Demonstrated ability to manage safe, active practical learning environments that foster inclusive learning and promote student engagement.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of the TAS team to design, develop and implement innovative programs to maximise student learning outcomes.
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.
This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
Please note:
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The FTE selection is final.
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No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant
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If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
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.
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.
