Multi-stage Literacy and Numeracy / RFF Teacher

Yetman Public School, Yetman NSW

Placement level: Teacher

Contact for enquiries: Katherine Walker (Principal), katherine.schulte2@det.nsw.edu.au, 07 4675 3150

Additional resources: explore what it's like to live and work in the Far North 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: We are searching for our next Rural Experience Super Star! The placement will be tailored depending on the skillset of the applicant with the main job being classroom teacher of Literacy and Numeracy for the 3-6 class and providing RFF for K-6.

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

Currently, there is a recently refurbished teacher residence available for rent through Teacher Housing, this may still be available at the start of the placement.

Private rental accommodation options in the township of Yetman may be available.

Additional accommodation could be sourced in the nearby towns of Texas (QLD), Goondiwindi (QLD), Boggabilla or Ashford. There may also be some accommodation on surrounding farming properties. Both Yetman and Texas have caravan parks.

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

Yetman Public School, on the Macintyre River, proudly serves its very supportive farming community, in buildings set on beautiful grounds, and has a strong history of educational leadership dating back to 1867.

Yetman is located just 30 minutes from the town of Texas, QLD; 50 minutes to Goondiwindi, QLD; 55 minutes to Warialda NSW and 80 minutes to Inverell, NSW. The three smaller towns have facilities which include public pools, hotels, restaurants, shopping centres, libraries, and sporting facilities. Inverell has extensive services and major retailers.

The school is part of the very strong Barwon Network of Small Schools, which works to provide high-level support and professional development opportunities for teachers in the area.

For teachers contemplating a "tree change", this placement could be an ideal trial run, in a beautiful peaceful rural hamlet.

Teaching and learning is within multi-stage K-6 classrooms. Literacy and Numeracy are separated into two classes (K-2 and 3-6) whilst all other KLA’s are K-6. The school is well-resourced and provides multi-stage, comprehensive educational experiences to enhance the academic, cultural, physical, and social development of all students. There is a strong focus on environmental sustainability through our Garden Gurus and Cooking Club initiatives.

The dynamic and dedicated staff within the beautiful rural setting, provide strong academic fundamentals and instill a culture of high expectations where students are equipped with the tools to be successful, confident, and creative individuals. Small class sizes ensure differentiated learning programs reflect a clear understanding of students’ learning needs, interests and talents.