Lismore South Public School, a rural school located in the Northern Rivers of NSW on Bundjalung country, caters for students from Preschool to Year 6. The school currently has six K–6 classes with a student enrolment of 115, including a public preschool. Twenty-four percent of students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school values its strong connection with parents and the wider community.
Work is currently underway on the rebuild of Lismore South Public School and the Ngulliboo Jarjums Preschool following significant flooding in 2022. Students are currently learning from a temporary school on the sports ground while the permanent facilities are being rebuilt. We anticipate the new facilities will open towards the end of 2026. Both the new build and temporary site are accessible to people with disabilities.
Lismore South Public School has a mix of highly experienced and early career teachers. There is a focus on collaboration to ensure that high-quality education programs are developed, implemented and aligned with the NSW Plan for Public Education. The school is also committed to the delivery of the Broader Bundjalung Language program from P-6.
At Lismore South Public School, staff are focused on creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students feel safe, valued and ready to learn. The wellbeing of students and their families is our priority, with all stakeholders working together to support student learning. There is a focus on high expectations and ensuring every student is supported to continuously improve and achieve their best. The school follows the principles of the Berry Street Education Model and Positive Behaviour for Learning to support student wellbeing and academic growth.
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary:
Proven capacity to foster a genuine sense of belonging and partnership across the school community that builds trust and improves outcomes, participation and opportunities for every student.
Visible and collaborative leader who fosters a positive and inclusive school culture, implementing effective behaviour management strategies and wellbeing initiatives.
Proven ability to lead teams, fostering collaborative professional practice as a member of a larger leadership team focused on improving student outcomes.
Demonstrated evidence of success creating positive and continually improving inclusive educational practices.
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.
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 please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
