Teacher - Rutherford Public School

4 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Rutherford Public School is a large regional school in the western suburbs of Maitland serving the communities of Rutherford and Aberglasslyn, with a current enrolment of 960 students. Currently 20% of the students identify as Aboriginal and there is a rich diversity of cultural backgrounds. The school has a strong emphasis on student wellbeing and ensuring a safe learning environment for all. The skilled and dedicated staff, at various career stages, strive to provide a balanced and diverse curriculum developing future focused learners in a safe, secure environment. The school underwent a major capital works upgrade in 2019/2020 and is a modern and well-resourced school. Flexible learning spaces and information communication technologies (ICT) are utilised as a tool for learning and living. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular activities including instrumental ensembles (violin, drumming, keyboard and brass), choir, dance, debating, chess, and a before school sports coaching program. The school is committed to collaborative planning and curriculum development, where co-teaching opportunities are encouraged and supported.

**Selection Criteria**:

- Approval to teach Infants and Primary (K-6) with a proven ability to use evidence-informed practices to deliver differentiated and engaging literacy and numeracy programs to meet the needs of and improve the outcomes for all learners.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team that embraces and implements whole-school improvement, and the demonstrated capacity to establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, students, parents, and the wider school community.
- Commitment to whole-school positive wellbeing programs, with a strong emphasis on effective classroom practice and behaviour management strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to implement policies, strategies and pedagogies to cater for a diverse learning community, including for students with additional support needs and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Demonstrated experience and commitment to enriching opportunities for students by developing, coordinating and implementing whole school extra-curricular programs, such as music ensembles, choir and sport.

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
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