Teacher Science - Wilcannia Central School

Permanent full-time job at Wilcannia Central School (Wilcannia, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000B7TT
Closing date March 18, 2026, 1 a.m. (AEST)
Location Barrier Hwy, Wilcannia 2836 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Samuel Daymond
0402176139

About this job

Position Information

Wilcannia Central School is defined by strong community engagement and leadership. We deliver tailored learning pathways for students from Pre-school to Year 12. Located in Western NSW on the Darling River, we create a positive educational environment for our 74 students, of which 95 per cent are Aboriginal. As a Connected Communities school, we are part of a supportive network that builds strong partnerships with Aboriginal leaders, our school community, parents and external agencies to provide a holistic approach to education for our students. Our small school setting means we know and care for every child as an individual. We develop innovative curricula and teaching practices in order to meet each child's specific needs, in close partnership with our school colleagues, families and our local community. Our specialist school-wide programs foster engagement and boost literacy and numeracy outcomes. Staffing comprises of a full range of teaching experience with an age range between 25-60 years for most staff. A 2 year 'Incentive Transfer' entitlement for permanent teaching staff contributes to a high percentage of staff turnover. Wilcannia CS staff are committed to achieving the best possible options for all students by developing strong links with parents, community groups, NSW AECG and organisations to enable the realisation. We work hand-in-hand with the community at all stages of their child's schooling, supporting their health and wellbeing as they grow to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Specific Selection Criteria
Approval to Teach 7-12 Science.
The capacity to design and deliver innovative, differentiated, and inclusive programs for a diverse range of student learning needs in a science classroom. 
Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills with the capacity to work collaboratively with teachers, staff, students and parents.
Understanding and commitment to the NSW Department of Education’s Aboriginal Education Policy and furthering the Connected Communities Strategy key deliverables.
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.

 

 

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
 

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.

 

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