Balmain Public School, located in the heart of the Balmain Peninsula and known as the 'school in the park,' is a vibrant inner-west school with a current enrolment of 319, comprising of 13 classes, including two Opportunity Classes. We proudly serve a diverse community, with approximately 35% from EAL/D backgrounds, and 1% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Our dedicated and enthusiastic staff deliver innovative, high-quality teaching programs focused on creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and effective communication. We value strong partnerships with families and the local community, and are supported by an active P&C association who contribute to and support school initiatives, working together to support every student’s growth and potential.
Balmain Public School is committed to continuous improvement through data-informed teaching, explicit instruction, and the Positive Behaviour for Learning (PB4L) framework to foster a positive, supportive learning environment. We emphasise consistency, high expectations, and student leadership opportunities to empower our learners from K-6.
1. Proven capacity to identify, plan for and support students with diverse learning and wellbeing needs through the implementation of evidence-informed adjustments and interventions that improve student engagement, participation and learning outcomes.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and application of departmental processes, policy requirements and data-informed practices that support the identification, coordination, monitoring and provision of adjustments and interventions for students with additional learning and support needs.
3. Highly developed interpersonal, communication and consultation skills, with the demonstrated capacity to manage complex and sensitive matters, build productive partnerships, and collaborate effectively with teachers, families and external agencies.
4. Proven dedication to contributing positively to whole-school culture through collaboration, active engagement in school initiatives, and building inclusive, supportive and authentic relationships across the school community.
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.
This is a permanent part-time position of Four days per week, 0.8FTE (full time equivalent), with an anticipated start date of Term 1, 2027.
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.
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.
