Primary Teacher: Multi-stage or RFF Teacher

Khancoban Public School, Khancoban NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Sandra Bowdren (Principal), sandra.bowdren@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6076 9445

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

Do you want to be a part of a small happy team? Do you want to work in a picturesque rural atmosphere where the grass is actually greener? Want to enjoy a life/work balance and explore the Kosciusko National Park area? Want to work with a network of schools that supports people?

Role description: We are looking for an innovative classroom teacher who is energetic, caring, open to new learning, and enjoys working in a collaborative environment focused on improving student learning outcomes and supporting students as a whole being. Our school’s culture is based on supporting each other, creating relationships, working, and learning together, having fun, being creative, and cultivating a sense of well-being.

The classroom teacher's role will be negotiated with the team as there are a few options. There are two classes: a Kinder to Year 2 and a Year 3 to 6. There is also an RFF and special projects teacher, which could include a Well-being program with other schools, the Grow It, Cook It program, arts and performances, whole school reading program, supporting students with learning difficulties or an innovative program of their own.

Additional commitments: A willingness to participate in extra-curricular activities including day and overnight excursions, travelling to different schools for special days and sporting activities. Support the staff in school performances and fund-raising activities such as The Big Morning Cup of Tea. An interest in being involved with the Well-being dog (a labradoodle, called Poppy) in the classrooms would be welcome.

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 for renting and is a short easy walk to the school and the local shops. It has air-conditioning and heating with a backyard. We are happy to help with basic furniture if required. A great lifestyle!

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

Khancoban Public School is based at the bottom of the snowy mountains, approximately an hour from Tumbarumba, 2 hours from Thredbo, 2 hours from Albury, and 20 minutes to Corryong. The township was built as part of the Snowy Hydro-Electric Scheme in the 1950s and 1960s.

It is a small, rural school with 16 families and a total of 26 students enrolled in 2024.

The school structure consists of two multi-grade classes with several full and part-time staff. The staff are inspired to achieve their best, working on their strengths, while collaborating together in a happy, supportive environment.

The school is based on student-centered learning and emphasizes programs based on the individual's needs and whole child development. The school is well-resourced and has a bright, energetic atmosphere. We are part of the Alpine Learning Partnership of Small Schools (ALPSS), consisting of Talbingo, Rosewood and Humula Public Schools. This strong network supports students and staff in their endeavours to learn and grow.

The school provides a variety of wonderful programs such as Positive Living Skills, Rock and Water, Therapy Dog, Kids Canteen, and Leadership programs, Grow It and Cook It, Sports, Creative Arts, Music and Dance. There are many opportunities for excursions and sporting activities in the area. The school is involved in community fundraising and town events, such as the Big Morning Cup of Tea and ANZAC Service and is seen as a strong asset to the community.

Locally there is also golf, fishing, tennis, bush walking, skiing (water and snow), mountain bike riding, and more!