Teaching Service
Reference number
0000B6XA
Occupation
TCH Other
Work type
Location
Illawarra & South Coast
Salary Information
Remuneration package valued at $168, This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
Principal Network
Eden-Monaro
School Name
Bombala High School
Staff Area
Batemans Bay
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Bombala High School is a small rural comprehensive high school, with a current enrolment of 150 students, located in the southeast of New South Wales at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains, benefiting from close access to both south coast beaches and the ski slopes. The school's mission is to provide pathways to success.
Bombala High School achieves this through providing quality education in a rural setting by focusing on embedding quality teaching practices that meet the needs of all students. Bombala High is an ideal school for early-career teachers.
Bombala High is a 4-point school and attracts the associated benefits and incentives,
Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,
* Demonstrated leadership skills in coordinating and managing secondary learning support programs, including the ability to develop, implement, and evaluate strategies that enhance student engagement, achievement, and well-being.
* Proven experience in identifying and addressing the diverse learning needs of students, including those with disabilities or learning difficulties, through differentiated teaching practices and targeted interventions.
* Strong communication and organisational skills, enabling effective collaboration with students, parents, external agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure holistic support for students' academic and social development.
General Selection Criteria
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy
Conditions
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.
Special Notes
The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.
Applicants are to 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 with responsibility for delivering high-quality public 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 we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.