Ryde East Public School is a Metropolitan North primary school located in North Ryde, with a student enrolment of 325. Our student demographic includes 34% of students who identify as having English as an Additional Language or Dialect, and two Aboriginal students. Ryde East Public School has a strong connection to the local community, supported by an active parent community and a committed Parents and Citizens Association. Our school offers strong sporting, creative, and performing arts programs. Students have access to a wide range of extracurricular activities, including dance, choir, band, debating, and chess. Staff participate in high-quality, targeted professional learning aligned with the school's strategic priorities, which focus on student growth, attainment, and wellbeing.
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary
Visible and collaborative leader who fosters a positive, inclusive school culture supporting wellbeing and maximising opportunities for student voice
Experience building capacity by inspiring and mentoring staff to implement effective teaching and learning, using an evidence-based approach to foster student growth and drive continuous school improvement
Proven ability in using data to lead curriculum implementation, ensuring all learners are challenged and engaged
Highly developed skills in building collaborative partnerships with families and the community with capacity to lead school initiatives that enhance student engagement and promote inclusive participation
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 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
