Edmondson Park PS is a new school that opened in Term 1 2023 and will form a part of an Educational Precinct of Preschool to Year 12, following the completion of the new high school next to Edmondson Park PS. The establishment of a new school is a 4-year process that requires high levels of creativity, problem solving, adaptability, consideration, and organisation.
We are a growing school community with a current enrolment of 933 students and the capacity to take up to 1200 students. Our current student population includes, 84% who are from a language background other than English and 2% who identify as Aboriginal. Edmondson Park PS is a P-6 site where the preschool is run by Liverpool Council.
Our school fosters a strong culture of collaboration, bringing together a mix of early career and experienced teachers who work in hub learning spaces. In these innovative environments, teachers regularly learn with and from one another, promoting professional growth and shared expertise. Professional learning is a core focus at the school, with ongoing opportunities for staff to deepen their understanding of the new curriculum. This is achieved through explicit teaching in bespoke, targeted collaborative sessions designed to support staff at all stages of their careers.
Approval to teach primary English as an additional language or dialect or currently undertaking or currently enrolled in English as an additional language primary or dialect qualifications approved by the NSW Department of education.
Demonstrated experience in evidence-based explicit teaching, with the ability to collaborate with classroom teachers to plan, implement and evaluate EAL/D strategies that strengthen English language development and improve literacy outcomes for EaLD and New Arrival learners.
Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with students, staff, families and the wider school community.
Strong understanding and application of departmental policies and procedures, including use of the EAL/D school Evaluation Framework, to plan for and implement improved whole school practices that align with school priorities.
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.
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:
- The FTE selection is final.
- No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
- 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.
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.
