Generalist Teacher or specific KLA's

Coomealla High School, Dareton NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Kathryn Steward (Principal), kathryn.steward@det.nsw.edu.au, 03 5027 4506

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

Placement details

Terms 1 - 4, 2024 (Applicants can request a shorter duration in their application).

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, eg, maths, PDHPE, science, music and drama, industrial technology, support unit.

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 7-12 (specific stage preferences can be negotiated)
• 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

There are multiple options for housing including teacher housing, rental properties in nearby towns, including Mildura, which is a large regional centre with excellent rental opportunities.

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 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

Coomealla High School is a comprehensive secondary school in the Connected Communities strategy, with an enrolment of 240 students, including 4 support unit classes and 44% Aboriginal students. Students come from surrounding farms and towns and many families are employed in agricultural businesses growing citrus or wine, along with sheep country. There are high-performing students each year in the HSC and approximately 40% of year 12 transition to university.

The school is located along the Murray River on Barkindji country which offers ancient landscapes and sites for exploration, including Mungo National Park. The closest regional centre is Mildura, which is 20 km away across the river in Victoria and offers excellent options for rental accommodation, restaurants, shopping, sporting and arts facilities. There are smaller towns on the NSW side, including Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga and Gol Gol, all of which have rental accommodation and teacher housing options.

The local community are supportive of the school, and many have connections that span the generations. There is an active P&C and AECG.

Math Teacher (stages 4-6)

Coomealla High School, Dareton NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Kathryn Steward (Principal), kathryn.steward@det.nsw.edu.au, 03 5027 4506

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

Placement details

Terms 1 - 4, 2024 (Applicants can request a shorter duration in their application).

Role description: The successful applicant will be involved in delivering Math to years 7 - 12. 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:

• Approval to teach Math years 7-12
• 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

There are multiple options for housing including teacher housing, rental properties in nearby towns, including Mildura, which is a large regional centre with excellent rental opportunities.

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 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

Coomealla High School is a comprehensive secondary school in the Connected Communities strategy, with an enrolment of 240 students, including 4 support unit classes and 44% Aboriginal students. Students come from surrounding farms and towns and many families are employed in agricultural businesses growing citrus or wine, along with sheep country. There are high-performing students each year in the HSC and approximately 40% of year 12 transition to university.

The school is located along the Murray River on Barkindji country which offers ancient landscapes and sites for exploration, including Mungo National Park. The closest regional centre is Mildura, which is 20 km away across the river in Victoria and offers excellent options for rental accommodation, restaurants, shopping, sporting and arts facilities. There are smaller towns on the NSW side, including Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga and Gol Gol, all of which have rental accommodation and teacher housing options.

The local community are supportive of the school, and many have connections that span the generations. There is an active P&C and AECG.

TAS Teacher (Metal & Wood focus)

Coomealla High School, Dareton NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Kathryn Steward (Principal), kathryn.steward@det.nsw.edu.au, 03 5027 4506

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

Placement details

Terms 1 - 4, 2024 (Applicants can request a shorter duration in their application).

Role description: This placement will be based in our TAS faculty with a focus on metalwork and woodwork for students in years 7 - 12. 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:

• Approval to teach TAS years 7-12
• 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

There are multiple options for housing including teacher housing, rental properties in nearby towns, including Mildura, which is a large regional centre with excellent rental opportunities.

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 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

Coomealla High School is a comprehensive secondary school in the Connected Communities strategy, with an enrolment of 240 students, including 4 support unit classes and 44% Aboriginal students. Students come from surrounding farms and towns and many families are employed in agricultural businesses growing citrus or wine, along with sheep country. There are high-performing students each year in the HSC and approximately 40% of year 12 transition to university.

The school is located along the Murray River on Barkindji country which offers ancient landscapes and sites for exploration, including Mungo National Park. The closest regional centre is Mildura, which is 20 km away across the river in Victoria and offers excellent options for rental accommodation, restaurants, shopping, sporting and arts facilities. There are smaller towns on the NSW side, including Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga and Gol Gol, all of which have rental accommodation and teacher housing options.

The local community are supportive of the school, and many have connections that span the generations. There is an active P&C and AECG.