Wee Waa High 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
Wee Waa High School, Wee Waa NSW
Placement level: Teacher
Contact for enquiries: Jacki Neil (Principal), jacqueline.neil@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6795 4477
Additional resources: explore what it's like to live and work in the Narrabri 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, Maths, PDHPE, Science and MC.
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 Accommodation may be available in Wee Waa and Narrabri. A range of private rentals is also available in both towns. Narrabri is a 30 minute drive from Wee Waa.
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
Wee Waa High School is a co-educational, comprehensive rural secondary school in North-West NSW that services students from the small towns of Wee Waa, Burren Junction and Pilliga. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we provide our education, the Gamilaraay nation. Approximately 42% of the students at Wee Waa High School identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and the school is committed to promoting its cultural diversity through a strong educational program for Aboriginal students.
Wee Waa High School educates students in a caring, inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment. We aim to empower our students to become agile, lifelong learners and successful, future-focused citizens, adept with technology and prepared for life in a changing world.
We will be relocated in our new school with amazing facilities and resources.
Special Education (Multi-Categorical classroom)
Wee Waa High School, Wee Waa NSW
Placement level: Teacher
Contact for enquiries: Jacki Neil (Principal), jacqueline.neil@det.nsw.edu.au, 02 6795 4477
Additional resources: explore what it's like to live and work in the Narrabri 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 in our Multi-Cat class. 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:
- Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism, mild intellectual disabilities, challenging behaviours within a high school setting.
- Highly developed organisational and interpersonal skills with an ability to work collaboratively to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider community.
- Capacity to work collaboratively as a member of a team to integrate special education into whole school initiatives with an emphasis on wellbeing and inclusive practice.
- Knowledge of and commitment to the Department’s Aboriginal Education policies
Accommodation details
Teacher Housing Accommodation may be available in Wee Waa and Narrabri. A range of private rentals is also available in both towns. Narrabri is a 30 minute drive from Wee Waa.
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
Wee Waa High School is a co-educational, comprehensive rural secondary school in North-West NSW that services students from the small towns of Wee Waa, Burren Junction and Pilliga. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we provide our education, the Gamilaraay nation. Approximately 42% of the students at Wee Waa High School identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and the school is committed to promoting its cultural diversity through a strong educational program for Aboriginal students.
Wee Waa High School educates students in a caring, inclusive and culturally respectful learning environment. We aim to empower our students to become agile, lifelong learners and successful, future-focused citizens, adept with technology and prepared for life in a changing world.
We will be relocated in our new school with amazing facilities and resources.
How to apply for a placement
- Refer to the Guide to Applying as you prepare your application
- Complete the online application form and answer the placement questions:
- What motivated you to apply for the program in general and specifically this placement? (max 600 words)
- 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)
- Attach the required documentation to your application:
- Endorsement of Application form (saved as a PDF)
- Resume / CV (maximum 2 pages as a PDF)