Aspiring Leader

Gravesend Public School, Gravesend NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Jacqueline Todd (Principal), jacqueline.todd@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6729 7159

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

Gravesend is seeking a dynamic teacher who has a high level of interest in embracing rural NSW. The placement requires someone interested in all KLA’s with a focus on Aspiring Leadership Opportunities and whole school teaching and learning.

We are currently part of a Community of Schools, with a close working relationship with Croppa Creek PS, all with whom we have combined learning experiences. The school seeks someone wanting to join our team to help build whole school programs and high-quality learning experiences for students in all KLAs.

The successful applicant will need to have:

• Approval to teach K-6, and be willing to experience multi-stage classes.
• Demonstrated ability to implement high quality teaching and learning programs, supporting diverse student needs, with experience in Project-Based Learning and STEAM being preferred but not necessary.
• Commitment to working as a team both within and across schools, to implement quality educational programs, supporting a positive whole school culture and engaging with additional roles as part of the Barwon Network.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.

The successful applicant will be required to participate in all school programs and collaborate with all staff to deliver similar experiences in a small school that students would experience in a larger school, sometimes these experiences are across schools in specific areas, such as STEAM. Collaboration occurs across a group of schools and shared planning and programming is encouraged.

The anticipated teaching load of the placement will be full time with collaborations leading to whole school team teaching and opportunities within set projects, across schools in an aspiring leader capacity.

Aspiring leaders will need to take part in document writing such as school procedures, information booklets, assessment procedures etc.

Accommodation details

The local Real Estate in Warialda is 20mins drive from Gravesend and is a small country town. There are rental opportunities that arise in the township, they could be applied for.

Bingara is a picturesque town about 45mins from Gravesend, with great fishing. Accommodation can be sought from the local Real Estate agents.

The situation is the same for Moree which is a 45min drive from Gravesend. There are a number of rental agencies here also.

All of these options require the applicant to apply for accommodations and fill in a lease. There are more services in Moree that can be accessed compared to the other two options listed. There are cabins and other short-term rentals also.

They may also be an empty house on a local property that we can access. I will seek this for the successful applicant upon acceptance.

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

School Vision Statement: Gravesend Public School has a culture of high expectations where we equip students with the tools to be successful, confident and creative individuals. Our staff is innovative, dynamic and committed to quality teaching and learning. We work together as a whole school community to prepare and inspire our students to be their best in an evolving global society. We are family orientated and work closely as part of a collaborative team with our whole school community.

School context: Gravesend Public School is located in Northwestern New South Wales, 25km West of Warialda and 55km East of Moree. It is a small, rural school that directly caters for the educational needs of its students from Transition to Year 6. The school prides itself on a reputation for achievement in academics, cultural events and sports.

Current enrolments total 20 students, with two full-time teachers and a part-time School Administration Manager. The teaching staff is committed to continuous improvement and delivering a high-quality curriculum in an enjoyable, supportive and stimulating learning environment. Gravesend Public School enjoys support and commitment from the whole school community. We provide significant extra-curricular opportunities often in partnership with surrounding schools. These experiences inspire students to be active and engaged citizens.

Major Projects for 2025 include- Microbit & Solar Homes, Minecraft and Life Skills (not confirmed).