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Document title Accreditation at Highly Accomplished Teacher and Lead Teacher in NSW Public Schools
PD-2008-0384 This policy was consolidated with Accreditation in NSW Public Schools on 8/12/22
Document title Accreditation in NSW Public Schools
PD-2005-0165-V06.0.1 Direction and guidance on teacher accreditation within NSW public schools, which is regulated and overseen by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA).
Implemented 30/08/2005
Last Updated 09/03/2023
Contact Refer to section 6
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Document title Beginning Teachers Support Funding
PD-2007-0367-V02.0.0 Direction and guidance on providing funding to schools to support the induction and professional development of eligible beginning teachers.
Implemented 01/01/2018
Last Updated 09/04/2024
Contact Manager, New Teachers and Programs, School Workforce directorate 0278143820
Document title Beginning teachers support funding procedures
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Document title 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 29/09/2023
Contact Director, Strategic Initiatives and Projects, Professional and Ethical Standards 0278143722
Document title Responding to allegations against employees in the area of child protection (PDF 400 KB)
Document title Code of Conduct
PD-2004-0020-V06.1.2 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 21/02/2024
Contact Executive Director, Professional and Ethical Standards 0278143722
Document title Code of Conduct Procedures (DOCX 182 KB)
Document title Gifts, Benefits and Hospitality Procedures (PDF 350 KB)
Document title Workplace sexual harassment prevention and response
Document title 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.
Implemented 17/01/2000
Last Updated 14/04/2020
Contact EDConnect 1300323232
Document title Community Language Allowance Scheme Administration Procedures (DOC 34 KB)
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Document title 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
Contact Senior Advisor, Teacher Approval, Human Resources 0278141851
Document title Current Requirements for Head Teachers, Teachers Handbook 1990 (DOC 191 KB)
Document title Eligibility requirements for head teacher positions (DOC 232 KB)
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Document title Management of Conduct and Performance
PD-2006-0335-V03.0.1 This policy addresses the management of misconduct and unsatisfactory performance for department employees.
Implemented 04/08/2006
Last Updated 15/12/2023
Contact Refer to section 6
Document title Guidelines for the Management of Conduct and Performance (PDF 909 KB)
Document title Procedures for the Management of Conduct and Performance where there is an impairment (PDF 228 KB)
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Document title Performance Management and Development
PD-2006-0334-V03.0.2 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 30/09/2022
Contact Refer to section 6
Document title Performance and Development Framework (PDF 626 KB) Staff only
Document title Performance and development for non teaching staff in schools (PDF 256 KB) Staff only
Document title Performance Management and Development Scheme for Public Service Staff (PDF 602 KB) Staff only
Document title Performance Management Scheme for TAFE NSW Institute Managers (PDF 226 KB)
Document title Private and Secondary Employment
PD-2003-0007-V09.1.0 Sets out the principles and provides direction and guidance on requirements for private and secondary employment approval for NSW Department of Education employees.
Implemented 31/07/2007
Last Updated 20/10/2022
Contact Refer to section 6
Document title Private and Secondary Employment Procedure (PDF 222 KB)
Document title Professional Learning for Teachers and School Staff
PD-2004-0017-V03.0.2 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 12/03/2024
Contact Director, Quality Teaching Practice 02 7814 3789 ProfessionalLearning@det.nsw.edu.au
Document title School Development Days FAQs (PDF 137 KB) Staff only
Document title School development days procedures (PDF 153 KB) Staff only
Document title School development days variation form (PDF 132 KB) Staff only
Document title Public Interest Disclosures
PD-2002-0019-V07.0.0 Describes a system for disclosing suspected corruption, maladministration, serious and substantial waste, privacy breaches and government information contraventions.
Implemented 29/11/2005
Last Updated 29/09/2023
Contact Director, Investigations, Professional and Ethical Standards 0278143722 pes@det.nsw.edu.au
Document title Public Interest Disclosures Procedures
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Document title 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
Contact Leader, Psychology and Wellbeing Services 0278142356 professionalpracticeframework@det.nsw.edu.au
Document title Guide to Established Certification (PDF 873 KB) Staff only
Document title Guide to Advanced Certification (PDF 1005 KB) Staff only
Document title Transitional Agreements for Existing Staff (PDF 847 KB) Staff only
Document title Professional Practice Framework (PDF 634 KB)
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Document title Workforce Diversity
PD-2009-0388-V01.0.3 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 19/02/2024
Contact Lead, Disability Employment, Talent Management 0278142479
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