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About this job
Position Information
At Narrabri High School the staff proudly serve a vibrant and diverse community of 430 students nestled along the beautiful Namoi River on Gamillaray country in North Western New South Wales. The student body reflects a wide range of aspirations and post-school pathways, including traineeships, apprenticeships, employment, and further education. The school also hosts a Support Unit, ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive. Approximately 40% of the students identify as having an Aboriginal background, with a significant connection to the Kamilaroi people, which enriches the school culture and fosters a strong appreciation for local heritage.
The staff are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement in classroom practices, recognising that professional learning is essential to this mission. Through enhanced data analysis, they aim to elevate literacy and numeracy levels, enabling them to provide explicit, individualised, and differentiated learning experiences tailored to each student's needs. Their commitment to improvement is guided by a thorough self-assessment process and meaningful consultation with the Narrabri High School community. The school aims to empower each student with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed, embracing the belief that indeed, knowledge is power.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach 7-10 Science.
- Ability to plan, program, and deliver engaging and differentiated Science lessons that cater to diverse student needs and abilities.
- Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation, motivation, and success.
- Ability to build positive relationships with teachers, students, parents and the community through interpersonal, communication and organisation skills.
Conditions
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
Successful applicants may be entitled to a Recruitment Bonus of $20,000 (Conditions Apply). The Recruitment Bonus will be paid on a pro rata basis for permanent part-time teachers and executive staff. The maximum recruitment bonus available for a position is $20,000, including any job share arrangements
A Relocation Support Payment of $5,000 up to $8,000 will be available for eligible applicants
Special Notes
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
Please note:
• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.