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PD-2008-0384-V02.0.1
States the department’s policy for the voluntary accreditation of teachers at Highly Accomplished and Lead Teacher career stage and the maintenance of that accreditation to meet the requirements of the Teacher Accreditation Act 2004 and the Education Standards Authority Act 2013.
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Accreditation at Proficient Teacher in NSW Public Schools
PD-2005-0165-V05.1.0
States the department’s policy for the mandatory accreditation of teachers at Proficient Teacher level and the maintenance of that accreditation to meet the requirements of the Teacher Accreditation Act 2004 and the Education Standards Authority Act 2013.
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30/08/2005
Last Updated
04/02/2022
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Performance and Accreditation Policy, People Culture and Capability
0278143132
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Beginning Teachers Support Funding
PD-2007-0367-V01.2.0
Providing funding support to schools for eligible permanent and temporary beginning teachers.
Implemented
01/01/2018
Last Updated
11/10/2021
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Manager, New Teachers and Programs, School Workforce directorate
0278143820
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Child Protection: Allegations Against Employees
PD-2005-0263-V02.1.0
Directions and guidance on how the department responds to allegations of a child protection nature made against employees.
Implemented
01/12/2015
Last Updated
11/10/2021
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Director, Strategic Initiatives and Projects, Professional and Ethical Standards
0278143722
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Code of Conduct
PD-2004-0020-V06.1.0
The Code of Conduct describes standards of professional conduct that promotes adherence to the department’s and NSW Public Sector’s values. It provides a framework for employees to support day to day ethical decision making.
Implemented
01/09/2006
Last Updated
12/07/2021
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Executive Director, Professional and Ethical Standards
0278143722
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Code of Conduct Procedures (PDF 431.75 KB)
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Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Procedure (PDF 253.67 KB)
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Community Language Allowance Scheme
PD-2005-0096-V03.0.1
This policy provides for the payment of a Community Language Allowance to suitably qualified employees who have a basic level of competence in a language other than English.
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Head Teacher Eligibility Requirements
PD-2005-0275-V02.0.1
This policy outlines the relevant academic qualifications teachers and head teachers must meet when applying for an advertised head teacher position in high or central schools.
Implemented
28/11/2005
Last Updated
30/04/2020
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Senior Advisor, Teacher Approval, Human Resources
0278141851
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Management of Conduct and Performance
PD-2006-0335-V03.0.0
This policy addresses the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees.
Implemented
04/08/2006
Last Updated
12/11/2021
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Refer to section 6
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Performance Management and Development
PD-2006-0334-V03.0.1
Performance management and development provides a framework to value our staff, provides a working environment that acknowledges their contribution and builds capacity to ensure organisational effectiveness.
Implemented
31/07/2006
Last Updated
31/08/2020
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Teacher Talent Programs, Human Resources
0436623121
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Private and Secondary Employment
PD-2003-0007-V09.0.2
The policy sets out the principles of, and the requirements for, approval for private and secondary employment for all employees of the Department of Education, to ensure consistency across all sections of the department.
Implemented
31/07/2007
Last Updated
14/04/2021
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Refer to section 6
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Private and Secondary Employment Procedure (PDF 234.66 KB)
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Professional Learning for Teachers and School Staff
PD-2004-0017-V03.0.0
This policy provides direction for relevant and effective professional learning that supports teachers, leaders and non-teaching staff in their ongoing development which is critical to every student’s progress and achievement.
Implemented
27/02/2004
Last Updated
11/10/2021
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Refer to section 6
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School Counselling Service Professional Practice Framework
PD-2020-0473-V01.0.2
Members of the school counselling service are required to be certified against the Professional Practice Framework and maintain this certification.
Implemented
01/01/2021
Last Updated
10/02/2022
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Leader, Psychology and Wellbeing Services
0278142356
professionalpracticeframework@det.nsw.edu.au
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Professional Practice Framework (PDF 624 KB)
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Workforce Diversity
PD-2009-0388-V01.0.1
The Workforce Diversity Policy is a commitment by the department to create a workplace that is fair and inclusive and build a workforce which better reflects the diversity of our students, parents and the NSW community.
Implemented
25/02/2009
Last Updated
20/06/2020
Contact
Lead, Disability Employment, Talent Management
0278142479