Classroom Teacher (Primary or Secondary)

Barellan Central School, Barellan NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Paul Laing (Principal), paul.laing@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6963 9202

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Placement details

Terms 1 - 4, 2025 (Applicants can request a shorter duration in their application).

Placement opportunities are available for teachers looking to work within the broader school community.

Role description: The teaching load of the placement will be negotiated with the successful applicant to include areas of applicant interest and school need. Arrangements could cater for generalist teachers or those with specific preferences, e.g., Primary or Secondary subject specialists.

The successful applicant will be encouraged to develop innovative approaches to learning that address the educational and social aspirations of all students.

Extra-curricular responsibilities may be negotiated.

Desired candidate expertise:

• Willingness to teach students in years K-12 (specific preferences can be negotiated).
• Willingness to contribute to whole school initiatives.
• Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education policies.

Accommodation details

Teacher Housing was renovated in 2019 with new installations throughout. Currently there is availability for 2025 for 2-bedroom teaching housing flats. There are a number of Teacher Housing houses that are currently tenanted, however their tenancy for 2025 is yet to be confirmed.

There is also limited availability for private rental accommodation in the neighbouring towns of Griffith, Leeton and Narrandera.

Please note: Teacher Housing availability can depend upon a variety of factors, including vacancy status and potential priority offers to other staff with full time rural appointments. Teacher Housing Authority (THA) may not be able to confirm the allocation of properties until all applications have been received and processed. Applicants are encouraged to discuss property availability directly with THA. Participants of the Rural Experience Program are not eligible for the Housing Rental Subsidy but may rent a property (at market value) through the THA if available.

School details

Barellan Central School (enrolment 73 students, including 26% Aboriginal students) is a K–12 school located in the northern Riverina of NSW, 49km North of Leeton and 55km East of Griffith.

At Barellan Central School learning, growth, and belonging are at the core of every student's journey. We are committed to advancing equitable outcomes for all students through outstanding leadership, and evidence-informed teaching and learning.

Our committed staff value knowledge as the key to student success in all domains: improved academic achievement, wellbeing, and building students' agency and aspiration.