Position Information
J. J. Cahill Memorial High School is an inclusive, comprehensive high school providing meaningful learning opportunities for all. Located in Mascot, a fast-growing residential area, the school caters to the needs of students with a wide range of academic abilities, and from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Current enrolments are approximately 300, including 24 students who are Aboriginal, or Torres Strait Islander and 69 students identified as EAL/D. The school’s support unit caters for students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities as well as students with an autism diagnosis. The school offers small class sizes allowing for more personalised learning and targeted support to meet individual learning needs. J. J. Cahill Memorial High School has a strong focus on community and works closely with families to support the learning and wellbeing needs of all students. Our teaching and learning programs are underpinned by evidence-based practices with a strategic focus on improving literacy, numeracy and overall student outcomes. JJCMHS provides an environment that promotes engagement in learning, challenging students to strive for success. The school takes great pride in delivering a variety of academic, sporting, cultural and vocational opportunities as well as ever-growing creative and performing arts programs available to all students. The school takes a trauma-informed strengths-based approach that encourages students to authentically participate in their own learning, developing prosocial behaviours and responsible attitudes towards school and the wider community.
Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach Science (7-10), approval to teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics.
- Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies to enhance student learning and promote high expectations for all students.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute positively to a team for the implementation of the new science syllabus.
- Capacity to develop and deliver innovative learning programs and activities to cater for the needs of all students from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
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Special Notes
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.
