Job Description - Head Teacher Welfare ($5-8k Relocation Support Payment) - Wilcannia Central School (0000B86E)
Location
Regional NSW
Number of Positions
1
Remuneration
Total Remuneration Package: $168,946.00. Base salary: $149,059.00 plus leave loading and superannuation contributions.
FTE
1.000
Contact
Contact Name: Samuel Daymond
Contact Phone number: 0402176139
Contact School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
25-Mar-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
About the School
Wilcannia Central School is defined by strong community engagement and leadership. We deliver tailored learning pathways for students from Pre-school to Year 12. Located in Western NSW on the Darling River, we create a positive educational environment for our 74 students, of which 95 per cent are Aboriginal. As a Connected Communities school, we are part of a supportive network that builds strong partnerships with Aboriginal leaders, our school community, parents and external agencies to provide a holistic approach to education for our students. Our small school setting means we know and care for every child as an individual. We develop innovative curricula and teaching practices in order to meet each child's specific needs, in close partnership with our school colleagues, families and our local community. Our specialist school‐wide programmes foster engagement and boost literacy and numeracy outcomes. Staffing comprises of a full range of teaching experience with an age range between 25‐60 years for most staff. A 2 year "Incentive Transfer" entitlement for permanent teaching staff contributes to a high percentage of staff turnover. Wilcannia CS staff are committed to achieving the best possible options for all students by developing strong links with parents, community groups, NSW AECG and organisations to enable the realisation. We work hand‐in‐hand with the community at all stages of their child's schooling, supporting their health and wellbeing as they grow to become the leaders of tomorrow.
Selection Criteria
Applicants must satisfy teacher training and academic qualification requirements. In addition, the following specific criteria must be met:
* Strong educational leadership and planning capability combined with creative problem‐solving skills to drive innovative programmes that lead to high‐quality outcomes for all students.
* Demonstrated administrative capacity to initiate, elaborate, implement, and manage whole‐school attendance and wellbeing systems to ensure school operational and educational effectiveness.
* Demonstrated capacity to implement the school's shared vision and sustain a cohesive team in the pursuit of excellence and improvement, whilst maintaining effective partnerships with parents, carers and external agencies.
* Deep level understanding of the Department of Education's Connected Communities Strategy, Aboriginal Education Policies and the partnership agreement with the NSW AECG.
General Selection Criteria
* Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
* Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programmes.
* Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
* Well‐developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents.
* Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
* 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.
A Relocation Support Payment of $5,000 up to $8,000 will be available for eligible applicants.
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.
This advertisement qualifies for permanent part‐time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full‐time or permanent part‐time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
Please note:• The 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 obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
Traditional Custodians
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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