Goodooga Central School
General program enquiries (including application status updates) should be directed to the Rural Experience Program team: ruralexperience@det.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 7814 3820
Eligibility criteria for this placement:
- Permanent employees who hold a substantive position as a teacher and meet the eligibility requirements in the Rural Experience Guidelines may apply for this placement.
- Non-permanent employees (those on a temporary engagement / contract and casual employees) who meet the eligibility requirements in the Rural Experience Guidelines may apply for this placement.
Mathematics Teacher (stages 4-6)
Goodooga Central School, Goodooga NSW
Placement level: Teacher
Contact for enquiries: Malcolm Banks (Principal), malcolm.banks@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6829 6257
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Placement details
Terms 1 - 4, 2025 (Applicants can request a shorter duration in their application).
Role description: Teaching year 7 - 12 Math including Math Studies as part of the Northern Borders Access Program.
Additional commitments: Standard Sport, Wellbeing, Extra Curricula and other duties as required.
Accommodation details
There is a two-bedroom furnished unit through Teacher Housing that may be available.
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
Goodooga Central School is located in the Brewarrina Shire in the far North West of New South Wales. The school provides a highly personalised learning environment to our 31 students across K-12. 98% of our students identify as being Aboriginal and the school strives to embrace the local Yuwaalaraay culture and language. The school is committed to making transparent decisions in consultation with community members, particularly through strong Aboriginal Education Consultive Group (AECG) and Community Working Party (CWP).
Goodooga Central School is a member of the Northern Borders Senior Access (NBSA) initiative which includes Boggabilla, Mungindi, and Collarenebri Central Schools.
There is a strong and supportive staff, including a school executive who works across the whole school K-12. The school is focused on the needs of students and has established supportive community links.
How to apply for this placement
- Refer to the program FAQs as you prepare your application
- Complete the online application form and answer the placement questions:
- What motivated you to apply for the program in general and specifically this placement? (max 600 words)
- What skills and experiences can you bring to the Rural Experience School? Why would you be a good fit for this placement (max 600 words)
- Attach the required documentation to your application:
- Endorsement of Application form (saved as a PDF)
- Resume / CV (maximum 2 pages as a PDF)