Position Information
Cromehurst School is a School for Specific Purposes (SSP) enrolling students from 4-18 years of age with moderate or severe intellectual disabilities. Most students have secondary disabilities such as physical disabilities, chronic health issues or challenging behaviour. Currently the school has 10 classes made up of 65 students.
All students have individual education programs within the key learning areas. Secondary students follow a Life Skills pattern of study. The school offers additional programs such as an integration program with Willoughby Public School; opportunities for students to practise skills for post-school settings; programs with specialist art and food technology teachers; independent living skills programs; water safety and leisure swimming programs; and various wellbeing programs.
Each student’s individual education plan is developed in collaboration with families, therapists and other key stakeholders, and works towards the achievement of individual personal outcomes from the syllabus. Many of the students have health care plans and behaviour plans which further support their learning. Staff work collaboratively with families, carers and therapists to deliver individualised and meaningful education in a safe and caring environment. This encourages students' independence and assists them to become valued members of the community now and in the future.
Selection Criteria
General Selection Criteria
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
Classification Structure for Principals:
The Crown Employees (Teachers in Schools and Related Employees) Salaries and Conditions Award 2020 details the new principal classification structure based on complexity of schools which commenced in 2016. Please view information on the Classification structure for Principals at https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/salary-and-awards/awards-and-determinations/teachers-award-initiatives#Principal2
The classification and remuneration of our school principals is based on school complexity, as measured through each school’s RAM allocation. As part of the ongoing application of the new structure a review of thresholds and outcomes will occur on an annual basis. The principal classification for this school is Principal Level P2 for 2025.
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.
