Teaching Service Reference number 0000B8A9 Occupation Teachers Work type Location Illawarra & South Coast Salary Information Remuneration package valued at up to $156,253.00. Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience. Principal Network Wollongong North School Name Helensburgh Public School Staff Area Wollongong Closing date 06 May 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information Helensburgh Public School, located on Dharawal Country in the northern suburbs of Wollongong, is a dynamic and inclusive learning community with 486 students, 18 mainstream classes and two Multi-Categorical (MC) support classes. The school is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based literacy and numeracy instruction, with a strong focus on collaborative professional learning, explicit teaching and differentiation. In 2026, the school will focus on embedding evidence-based pedagogy in reading comprehension and mathematics to support the growth and attainment of all learners. A planned and consistent approach to wellbeing underpins the school's positive learning environment, with a strong emphasis on effective classroom management and Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL). Students benefit from a rich and engaging school culture, with opportunities to participate in performing arts, sport, kitchen garden, student leadership, and a wide range of extracurricular activities.
Selection Criteria
* Approval to teach Kindergarten to Year 6
* Demonstrated collaborative professional engagement practices to deliver evidence-based literacy and numeracy instruction
* Demonstrated ability to develop and use assessment practices to meet the needs of all students
* Demonstrated ability to implement effective classroom management strategies
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 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