Head Teacher Transitions and Pathways

Walgett Community College High School, Walgett NSW

Placement level: Head Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Tony Clark (Principal), anthony.clark34@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6828 1022

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

Eligibility criteria for this placement:

• Permanent employees who hold a substantive position as a Head Teacher and meet the eligibility requirements in the Rural Experience Guidelines may apply for this placement.

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. 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.

Head Teacher responsibilities: work with the Principal and Executive Team to develop innovative approaches to ensure that Aboriginal students are transitioning from school into post-school options such as training and employment.

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 in Walgett and is of good quality, comfortable and generally close to the school. There is a small private rental market in Walgett or Lightning Ridge 75km away.

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

Walgett is a town of 2300 people on Gamileroi country at the confluence of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers. The nearest major centres are Narrabri (190km) and Dubbo (290km). Lightning Ridge is 75km from town and Coonamble 110km away.

Walgett Community College High School is part of the Connected Communities Strategy. We currently have approximately 90 students enrolled from Year 7-12, 95% of whom are Aboriginal.

The College has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, student engagement and wellbeing and community engagement. We value our local community and strive to build strong relationships built on high expectations with our families.

WCCHS has a number of vocational education opportunities for students and is looking to strengthen the development of work readiness and School Based Apprenticeships.

PDHPE Teacher

Walgett Community College High School, Walgett NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Tony Clark (Principal), anthony.clark34@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6828 1022

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

Eligibility criteria for this placement:

• Permanent employees who hold a substantive position as a teacher and meet the eligibility requirements in the Rural Experience Guidelines may apply for this placement.
• 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 this placement.

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 and will include PDHPE, SLR and Sport classes.

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 will include organisation of whole school sport activities and interschool events for students.

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 in Walgett and is of good quality, comfortable and generally close to the school. There is a small private rental market in Walgett or Lightning Ridge 75km away.

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

Walgett is a town of 2300 people on Gamileroi country at the confluence of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers. The nearest major centres are Narrabri (190km) and Dubbo (290km). Lightning Ridge is 75km from town and Coonamble 110km away.

Walgett Community College High School is part of the Connected Communities Strategy. We currently have approximately 90 students enrolled from Year 7-12, 95% of whom are Aboriginal.

The College has a strong focus on literacy and numeracy, student engagement and wellbeing and community engagement. We value our local community and strive to build strong relationships built on high expectations with our families.

WCCHS has a number of vocational education opportunities for students and is looking to strengthen the development of work readiness and School Based Apprenticeships.