Position Information
The Beach School is a School for Specific Purposes (SSP) located on the Northern Beaches in Sydney. We cater to students in Years 7–12 who present with complex behaviours and diagnosed mental health conditions. With enrolments capped at 42, we provide a highly individualised and trauma-informed learning environment where students feel safe, understood, and supported to thrive.
At The Beach School, we focus on strong relationships, high expectations, and tailored support to help every student build their capacity, connect with their learning, and find meaningful post-school pathways.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage staff effectively, fostering a positive school culture and promoting professional development among teachers. Evidence of successful implementation of educational initiatives and programs that enhance student learning outcomes.
- Proven experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum programs that meet the diverse needs of students. Ability to work collaboratively with teachers to ensure high-quality teaching and learning practices are in place.
- Strong commitment to promoting student engagement and wellbeing. Experience in developing strategies that support a safe and inclusive learning environment, addressing various student needs, and enhancing student voice and agency.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community. Experience in engaging local stakeholders to engage in school initiatives to enhance community involvement and support
General Selection Criteria
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
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
