Generalist Teacher or specific KLA's

Gulargambone Central School, Gulargambone NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Michael Spora (Principal), michael.spora@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6825 1205

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

Placement details

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

Placement opportunities are available for teachers looking to work within the broader school community.

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, English, PDHPE, science, music and drama, industrial technology.

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

Teacher Housing may be available. Other options include private rentals (farm and urban), caravan park with cabins.

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

Gulargambone Central School is positioned on the Castlereagh River approximately 120km north of Dubbo. As a Central School we have 88 students K-12, of these 85% identify as Indigenous. The staff, students and community have worked earnestly to create a positive and harmonious atmosphere where all students enjoy attending school and learning in a supportive and calm environment. Current and very successful initiatives such as our Healthy Lunch Program, the engagement of a private clinical psychologist and the provision of individual tutoring support for 75% of our students have underpinned the improvements made to the school.

Primary Teacher: Classroom or special interest

Gulargambone Central School, Gulargambone NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Michael Spora (Principal), michael.spora@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6825 1205

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

Placement details

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

Role description: The placement will be tailored dependent 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

Teacher Housing may be available. Other options include private rentals (farm and urban), caravan park with cabins.

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

Gulargambone Central School is positioned on the Castlereagh River approximately 120km north of Dubbo. As a Central School we have 88 students K-12, of these 85% identify as Indigenous. The staff, students and community have worked earnestly to create a positive and harmonious atmosphere where all students enjoy attending school and learning in a supportive and calm environment. Current and very successful initiatives such as our Healthy Lunch Program, the engagement of a private clinical psychologist and the provision of individual tutoring support for 75% of our students have underpinned the improvements made to the school.