POSITION INFORMATION

Lawrence Hargrave School is a School for Specific Purposes (SSP) located in South-Western Sydney. We cater to students in Years 7–12 who present with mild intellectual disabilities, complex behaviours, and diagnosed mental health conditions. With enrolments capped at 63, we provide a highly individualised and trauma-informed learning environment where students feel safe, understood, and supported to thrive.
Our student population reflects a rich and complex diversity. Around 50% of our students identify as Aboriginal, 15% are in Out of Home Care (OoHC), and 22% are learners who require English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support. Our Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 188 highlights the significant socio-economic challenges faced by many of our students and their families.
At Lawrence Hargrave, 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.

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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.

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