Mathematics Teacher

Finley High School, Finley NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Jeff Ward (Principal), jeffrey.ward@det.nsw.edu.au, 03 5883 1344

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Placement details

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

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

Accommodation may be available in a number of formats including Teacher housing and private. Finley also has towns within 30 minutes including Tocumwal, Berrigan and Jerliderie.

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

Finley High School is a comprehensive high school located on Yorta Yorta land in a highly desirable location close to the Murray River. It is set in a small rural community in the Riverina and caters for the educational needs of four towns: Finley, Tocumwal, Berrigan, Jerilderie and their surrounding areas.

The school has an enrolment of 340 students including 7% Aboriginal students, we adhere to the values of being “Respectful, Responsible, Learners”, and the provision of effective student wellbeing processes to ensure academic success. We are proud of our outstanding results in sport, agriculture and the creative and performing arts.

Our teaching staff are dedicated professionals, committed to the delivery of learning programs designed to cater for the diverse range of student learning needs of our comprehensive settings including specialist learning and support, extension courses and VET courses. The school has a breadth of curriculum catering to the needs of all students leading to a variety of post-school destinations. Graduates are highly successful in gaining preferred options in universities, further training, and skilled employment.

Our school is integral to our local community and enjoys strong working relationships with a wide range of community organisations.