Primary Teacher: Classroom or special interest

Enngonia Public School, Enngonia NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Georgia Meredith (Principal), georgia.meredith7@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6874 7550

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Placement details

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

Role description: The placement will be tailored depending on the skillset of the applicant. It could be having their own class, implementing intervention programs, RFF 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.

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

Accommodation details

School funded house (3 bedroom, furnished) available next door to school site.

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

Enngonia Public School is a small remote school situated 100kms north of Bourke. We have an enthusiastic team including a teaching principal, classroom teachers, SLSOs and two AEOs, who value a friendly and inclusive work environment and aim to build a strong start for our students. The school is extremely well-resourced, with our two classrooms and preschool fitted out with brand new furniture and state-of-the-art air conditioning. We have a pool on site which is well used over the summer months, a new multi-purpose sports court and equipment, brand new play equipment and outdoor learning areas including a landscaped yarning circle. The school is currently focusing on student growth, explicit teaching and improved student wellbeing. Our community is only a one-hour drive from the bustling township of Bourke; with plenty of facilities to keep you busy and connected including retail shops, clubs and pubs, library, swimming pool, gym/sport and recreation centres, and services.