Primary Teacher: Classroom or special interest

Ungarie Central School, Ungarie NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Terrie Payne (Principal), terrie.payne@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6975 9030.

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

Role description: The placement will be tailored depending on the skillset of the applicant. It could be having their own class, 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 in Ungarie, with two-bedroom units often vacant. There are often private rentals available through the local real estate agents in West Wyalong, however these are often highly sought after so cannot be guaranteed.

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

Ungarie Central School is located in the rural town of Ungarie on the edge of the Central West of NSW. It is 42km north-west of West Wyalong. With a current enrolment of 99, Ungarie Central School caters for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. There are 57 students from K-6 and 42 students in years 7-12. Approximately 13% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. There are currently three primary classes, K-2, 3/4 and 5/6 with K-2 split into two classes for English and Mathematics.

At Ungarie Central School the whole school community is committed to ensuring a quality education for our students. Every student, teacher and leader is challenged to continually learn and improve in an inclusive and supportive environment. A high expectations culture of aspiration supports students to achieve excellence and prepare them to be inquisitive and active citizens. This is supported through evidence-based teaching practices to build strong foundations in literacy and numeracy.

Students have opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities such as gardening, cooking, leadership groups and the school bee program. Ungarie Central School plays a crucial role in the community, taking part in a wide range of community events.

School staff have access to a range of high-quality professional learning, with a focus on quality literacy and numeracy teaching strategies. Additional RFF is allocated to enable to teachers to work together collaboratively.

Working at a Central School gives teachers the opportunity to work and interact with students of different ages across the school from Kindergarten to Year 12. It is a highly rewarding experience that you will learn so much from.

There are opportunities for staff to become involved in our local community through sport, craft, book clubs, music or opportunities to meet up socially. The community is extremely supportive and will make you feel welcome.