Primary Teacher: Classroom or special interest

Broken Hill Public School, Broken Hill NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Jonathon Thomas (Principal), jonathon.thomas4@det.nsw.edu.au, 08 8087 3522

Additional resources: explore what it's like to live and work in the Broken Hill area.

The Welcome Experience is a new service supporting essential workers and their families who are thinking of moving or have made the move to a rural location. The service connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Placement details

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

Role description: The placement will be tailored dependent on the skillset of the applicant. It could be having their own class, implementing intervention programs, supporting collaboration strategies or opportunities to explore and lead whole school programs relating to our school priority areas.

Additional commitments: Participation in extra-curricular activities based on interest is welcomed. BHPS has a driver’s cross-section of activities that support students' social, emotional, and academic development. Staff will be involved in the delivery of ‘The Resilience Project’. The project delivers emotionally engaging programs and provides evidence-based, practical wellbeing strategies to build resilience.

Desired candidate expertise:

• Approval to teach K-6
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with the capacity to work collaboratively in a team and build positive relationships with all members of the school community.
• Demonstrated success in developing and delivering high-quality, differentiated teaching and learning programs with an emphasis on student engagement.
• Knowledge of and the ability to implement the Department's Aboriginal education policy to enhance quality outcomes for all Aboriginal students.
• Commitment to student wellbeing with a focus on sport

Accommodation details

Teacher Housing may be available. Private rentals are usually limited.

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

Join our dedicated team at Broken Hill Public School, nestled within the picturesque Broken Hill Group of Schools in the Far West of NSW. At our school, we cultivate a nurturing environment built on positive relational trust among our students, faculty, and community members. Here, we embrace the concept of 'Central Family', where every individual is interconnected, fostering a sense of belonging and support.

As a Preschool to Year 6 institution with a DoE Preschool onsite and a school-based playgroup catering to children aged 0 to 4, we take pride in our diverse student body, which includes a 29% Aboriginal population. Our commitment to student success is evident in our dedicated staff, who continuously strive to enhance learning outcomes through quality teaching, innovative programs, and inclusive practices.

Join a collaborative environment where teachers work together to develop an engaging curriculum and dynamic lessons tailored to meet the individual needs of every student. Supported by additional RFF (Relief from Face-to-Face) time, our staff have the opportunity to focus on professional development, curriculum enhancement, and personalized student support.

At Broken Hill Public School, we offer a plethora of extracurricular opportunities, ranging from Choir, Dance, and Band to Drama, Debating, and Environmental Club, ensuring that every student can explore and excel in their areas of interest.

Our school's ethos is rooted in five core rules—LEARN: Look after ourselves, our school, and others; Expect and use good manners; Always play and work safely; Respect the rights and property of others; Never give up. These principles form the foundation of our holistic approach to education, where student welfare and personal growth are paramount.

Be part of our journey towards continuous improvement, guided by our robust School Improvement Plan focused on student growth, high expectations, and wellbeing. As a member of our close-knit community, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with local sporting groups and external agencies, enriching the educational experience for our students and strengthening our ties to the broader community.

For more information and to join our 'Central Family', visit our school website. Take the first step towards a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in the lives of our students and contribute to our shared vision of excellence in education.