Introduction

The Merit Selection Procedure provides information on the selection process for:

• classroom teacher (teacher), executive and principal positions filled by an open merit process, i.e. advertisement.
• classroom teacher (teacher) positions filled by a closed merit process of applicants from the approved to teach or graduate employment lists.

The procedure provides guidelines to selection panel members and prospective applicants applying for teaching positions in NSW public schools. Further support material is available on the participating on a selection panel webpage.

The procedure is to be read in conjunction with the Staffing Agreement and related Staffing Procedure.