Hume Public School, located in Lavington on Wiradjuri Country near the NSW/Victorian border, is a dynamic and inclusive school community of 212 students. Our vibrant student body includes 40% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 20% from EAL/D backgrounds.
Alongside our preschool and mainstream classes, this unit provides a nurturing and supportive environment for students in our Multi-Categorical (MC), Moderate/Severe Intellectual (IO/IS) and Early Intervention classes—all situated within the mainstream school grounds. Our staff collaborate closely within the unit and with mainstream colleagues to deliver high-quality, inclusive educational experiences grounded in best practices.
Currently, our school is focused on strengthening evidence-informed teaching through a whole-school approach that includes explicit instruction, consistent behaviour expectations, communication supports, and engaging, high-quality learning programs designed to maximise student achievement. Our staff work collaboratively with families and external agencies to promote positive educational, social, and wellbeing outcomes for all students.
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with complex needs, including autism and mental health challenges, through evidence-based inclusive practice.
Proven capacity to build the capability of teachers and SLSO’s through mentoring, coaching and collaborative professional learning that strengthens inclusive teaching practices and improves outcomes for students with complex learning and wellbeing needs.
A highly visible and collaborative leader who builds authentic relationships and partnerships with all stakeholders to foster a culture of continuous improvement, inclusive practice, equity, student wellbeing and voice and community engagement.
Demonstrated contemporary knowledge and experience in developing and implementing evidence -based communication, wellbeing and behaviour support programs that improve outcomes for students with disability.
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 in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.
