Job Description – Teacher English, Gunnedah High School (Recruitment Bonus $20K + Relocation Support $5-8K). Reference: 0000B7CN.
Location
Regional NSW – Gunnedah, 78 km west of Tamworth.
Number of Positions
One full‐time equivalent (FTE 1.000).
Remuneration Package
Up to $156,253.00 annually: Base salary $90,177.00–$137,861.00 plus leave loading and superannuation contribution. Higher rates available based on experience.
School & Contact
* Gunnedah High School, Staffing Area Tamworth
* Contact Phone: 02 6742 0155
* Contact School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
04‐Mar‐2026, 05:00:00 AM.
Job Category
Teachers
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Gunnedah High School is a comprehensive high school at the heart of the Connected Communities Strategy. It serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton, with an enrolment of 410 students, 53% of whom identify as Aboriginal. The school offers a Special Education Unit (5 MC classes, 1 IM class) and a Tutorial Centre (from 2025), emphasizing tailored learning pathways and career‐focused opportunities. It promotes achievement, participation in academic and sporting pursuits, and holistic development for all students.
Selectio n Criteria
* Approval to teach English Years 7‐10.
* Well‐developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills; ability to work collaboratively and empathetically with teachers, support staff, parents and agencies.
* Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies and contribute to differentiated teaching and learning programmes that maximise student growth and promote high expectations for all students.
Conditions
Recruitment Bonus: up to $20,000 (conditions apply). Relocation support payment: $5,000 to $8,000 for eligible applicants. The recruitment bonus is paid pro‐rata for permanent part‐time teachers and executive staff. The maximum recruitment bonus available for a position is $20,000, including any job‐share arrangements.
Applicants must hold an unconditional full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education. If you do not currently hold a full approval, you must commence the application process at the same time as you apply.
Special Notes
• The advertisement qualifies for permanent part‐time employment. Applicants seeking either permanent full‐time or permanent part‐time work are encouraged to apply. • Candidates should indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission. • FTE selection is final; no changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant. If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role. • Recommended applicants seeking part‐time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE; any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obligated to accept.
Applicants must include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
About the NSW Department of Education
The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia, responsible for delivering high‐quality education to two‐thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If adjustments to our recruitment/interview process would help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details above. For more information, visit the Department of Education's Diversity and Inclusion page.
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels and are available here. All application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Late applications will not be accepted.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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