Tooleybuc 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 these placements:

  • Permanent employees who hold a substantive position as a teacher and meet the eligibility requirements in the Rural Experience Guidelines may apply for either of these placements.
  • 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 either of these placements.

Available placements:

Click on the headings below for full placement details.

Generalist Teacher or specific KLA's

Tooleybuc Central School, Tooleybuc NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Louisa Frost (Principal), louisa.frost@det.nsw.edu.au, 03 5030 5422

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

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

A range of teacher housing options may be available, including fully furnished 2-bedroom units and houses. Teachers may also choose to live in private rentals in other local towns including Swan Hill, Nyah and surrounding areas.

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

Tooleybuc Central School is a rural school located on the banks of the Murray River. Our school caters for approximately 130 students in a caring environment where students are supported to achieve their personal best.

The school is well-resourced with teachers supported by a strong professional learning culture to enable teachers to provide high-quality teaching that supports the individual learning needs of all students in our school. This has resulted in students achieving strong results in both internal and external assessments.

Our school has a strong focus on supporting student well-being and provides a range of opportunities to students to support them to overcome isolation and allow them to achieve success in all aspects of their learning.

Tooleybuc Central School is located approximately 45 km from Swan Hill, a rural city with access to a range of different services. Mildura is approximately 200 km away and Melbourne 420 km.

VET Hospitality Teacher

Tooleybuc Central School, Tooleybuc NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Louisa Frost (Principal), louisa.frost@det.nsw.edu.au, 03 5030 5422

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

Placement details

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

Role description: The teaching load of the placement will be negotiated with the successful applicant to include areas of applicant interest and school need, a willingness to teach VET Hospitality would be preferred.

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, a willingness to teach VET Hospitality would be preferred
  • 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

A range of teacher housing options may be available, including fully furnished 2-bedroom units and houses. Teachers may also choose to live in private rentals in other local towns including Swan Hill, Nyah and surrounding areas.

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

Tooleybuc Central School is a rural school located on the banks of the Murray River. Our school caters for approximately 130 students in a caring environment where students are supported to achieve their personal best.

The school is well-resourced with teachers supported by a strong professional learning culture to enable teachers to provide high-quality teaching that supports the individual learning needs of all students in our school. This has resulted in students achieving strong results in both internal and external assessments.

Our school has a strong focus on supporting student well-being and provides a range of opportunities to students to support them to overcome isolation and allow them to achieve success in all aspects of their learning.

Tooleybuc Central School is located approximately 45 km from Swan Hill, a rural city with access to a range of different services. Mildura is approximately 200 km away and Melbourne 420 km.

How to apply for a placement

  1. Refer to the Guide to Applying as you prepare your application
  2. Complete the online application form and answer the placement questions:
    1. What motivated you to apply for the program in general and specifically this placement? (max 600 words)
    2. 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)
  3. Attach the required documentation to your application:
    1. Endorsement of Application form (saved as a PDF)
    2. Resume / CV (maximum 2 pages as a PDF)

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  • Human resources

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