Nomination Form The Recognition of Excellence in the In considering nominations, the selection Teaching of Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies panel will seek to satisfy itself that the Award is a prestigious award designed to nominee has made an outstanding recognise outstanding contribution and contribution and demonstrated exceptional commitment to increasing knowledge and commitment to teaching and supporting understanding of the histories, cultures, Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies in their school. and experiences of Aboriginal and/or This commitment and contribution will Torres Strait Islander people by teachers typically exemplify excellence when of Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies. compared to others in this position. The NSW Department of Education is The degree and value of the contribution offering an award of $1000 to the and commitment, rather than the length of successful nominee, with $500 awarded to service is the primary focus of the the successful teacher’s school. selection panel’s consideration. The award will be presented at the NSW Conditions State Aboriginal Education Consultative Nominees must be Departmental Group Incorporated’s Annual General employees and be able to satisfy the Meeting dinner to be held on Friday 9 probity process and meet all service and March, 2018. standing requirements to be considered for the Award. Who can submit a nomination? Any individual, community organisation, Is it necessary to provide referees? professional body or similar group can Yes, you must provide the names and nominate an individual for the Award. addresses of two referees. One referee Teachers may nominate themselves for MUST be an Aboriginal Education the Award. Consultative Group Inc. representative. Both referees are required to provide a How do you complete a nomination? written reference of no more than one When filling out the nomination form, it is page in support of the nomination. important to provide specific examples of Referees may also be contacted by the how the nominee has demonstrated selection panel to provide further exemplary practices and commitment to information if required. teaching and supporting Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies in their school. You What is the closing date? should consider how the nominee’s Nominations for the Recognition of performance has exemplified all that could Excellence in the Teaching of 6 be expected of a person in his/her Aboriginal Studies close on Friday 23 position. February 2018 and must be emailed to: How are nominations assessed? The nominations will be assessed by a selection panel that will recommend a Where can I obtain further information? recipient to the Deputy Secretary, School Further information can be obtained by Operations and Performance, Department contacting (02) 92445352 of Education.
Nomination Form The Recognition of Excellence in the Teaching of Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies Award is a prestigious award designed to recognise outstanding contribution and commitment to increasing knowledge and understanding of the histories, cultures, and experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people by teachers of Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies. The NSW Department of Education is offering an award of $1000 to the successful nominee, with $500 awarded to the successful teacher’s school. The award will be presented at the NSW State Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Incorporated’s Annual General Meeting dinner to be held on Friday 9 March, 2018. Who can submit a nomination? Any individual, community organisation, professional body or similar group can nominate an individual for the Award. Teachers may nominate themselves for the Award. How do you complete a nomination? When filling out the nomination form, it is important to provide specific examples of how the nominee has demonstrated exemplary practices and commitment to teaching and supporting Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies in their school. You should consider how the nominee’s performance has exemplified all that could be expected of a person in his/her position. How are nominations assessed? The nominations will be assessed by a selection panel that will recommend a recipient to the Deputy Secretary, School Operations and Performance, Department of Education. In considering nominations, the selection panel will seek to satisfy itself that the nominee has made an outstanding contribution and demonstrated exceptional commitment to teaching and supporting Stage 6 Aboriginal Studies in their school. This commitment and contribution will typically exemplify excellence when compared to others in this position. The degree and value of the contribution and commitment, rather than the length of service is the primary focus of the selection panel’s consideration. Conditions Nominees must be Departmental employees and be able to satisfy the probity process and meet all service and standing requirements to be considered for the Award. Is it necessary to provide referees? Yes, you must provide the names and addresses of two referees. One referee MUST be an Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Inc. representative. Both referees are required to provide a written reference of no more than one page in support of the nomination. Referees may also be contacted by the selection panel to provide further information if required. What is the closing date? Nominations for the Recognition of Excellence in the Teaching of 6 Aboriginal Studies close on Friday 23 February 2018 and must be emailed to: Where can I obtain further information? Further information can be obtained by contacting (02) 92445352
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