Position InformationGunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive high school central to the Connected Communities Strategy.
Located 78 kilometers west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton.
With a current enrolment of 410 students, 53% identifying as Aboriginal, the school is committed to meeting diverse student needs through tailored learning pathways and career-focused opportunities.
The school features a Special Education Unit with five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre from ****, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for.
Gunnedah High emphasizes achievement and participation in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, celebrating student success within the school and the broader community.
This inclusive, supportive environment fosters pride and holistic development, providing quality education for all.Selection CriteriaApproval to teach English 7 - 10Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills with the capacity 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 programs to maximise student growth and promote high expectations for all students.ConditionsAn 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 NotesApplicants seeking either permanent full time or permanent part time employment are encouraged to apply for this position.
If the recommended applicant is seeking permanent part time employment (FTE from 0.1 to 0.9 inclusive), they will be offered an appointment at their desired FTE.
Applicants on the eligibility list will be offered the remaining FTE but are not obliged to accept.
Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.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 InclusionMerit 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.