Bowral Public School is nestled in the township of Bowral and is a member of the Wollondilly Network of schools.
Our students demonstrate a high level of academic potential and deeply value their schooling journey. Our learners are supported to reach their potential within our enriched environment through our significant talent pathway programs in public speaking, debating, singing, music, drama, science and engineering, and a wide range of sports. Our students regularly represent at state level competitions and performances.
At Bowral Public School we foster inclusivity, ensuring every student and family feels a strong sense of connection to our school. Our student enrolment is 475 students, with 3.5% of our students identifying as Aboriginal and 8.5% from backgrounds where English is a second language. Bowral Public School staff support and nurture the academic, social and emotional wellbeing of all students.
Distributive leadership and collaborative practice builds teacher capacity and empowers our teaching teams to deliver quality inclusive education to every student. School leaders are leading improvement and change in developing processes and systems that enhance collective efficacy at all levels.
All staff and students embrace a culture of excellence and high expectations. We work together towards students being self-directed, independent and empowered learners. Our parents and carers feel a strong sense of connection to the school and work shoulder to shoulder with us to continue to strengthen our commitment to student improvement.
1. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with a proven ability to use data authentically and strategically to enhance student learning outcomes, drive responsive teaching, and implement quality differentiation practices that lead to measurable improvements in student growth and achievement.
2. Demonstrated strong commitment to and active promotion of NSW public education priorities, with evidence of leadership that effectively implements school initiatives and achieves sustained, whole-school improvement with measurable impact.
3. Proven capacity to foster a genuine sense of belonging and partnership across the school community that builds trust and shared aspirations among students, staff, families, and the broader community.
4. Demonstrated experience in building the professional capacity of staff and school teams through instructional leadership that aligns with whole school planning and priorities.
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
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.
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.
