Job Title
Teacher - Lord Howe Island Central School (0000B9BH)
Advertisement Number: A900154909
Location
Regional NSW – Lord Howe Island (590 km from coast, remote, with 41 K‐6 students)
Number of Positions
1
Remuneration Package
Base salary $90,177.00 – $137,861.00, plus leave loading and superannuation. Total up to $156,253.00.
Closing Date
29 April 2026 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
Teachers
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Lord Howe Island Central School is located over 590 kilometres off the New South Wales mid‐north coast, with an enrolment of 41 students (K–6). It is the most remote school in N.S.W. We teach students K‐6 and support secondary students via distance education. Three permanent staff are appointed on 2‐ to 4‐year contracts. The community is supported by parents, staff and trips that enhance learning. Technology is used for national and global interaction. The school has strong community support.
Specific Selection Criteria
* Approval to teach K–6 and capability to deliver high‐quality, explicit teaching in literacy and numeracy in a multi‐age or stage classroom, improving outcomes for diverse learners, including High Potential and Gifted students.
* Understanding of and commitment to teaching in a remote, small school setting, with capacity to deliver extracurricular activities and support whole‐school programs.
* Outstanding interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively and build positive relationships with students, parents and carers, staff and the wider community.
Conditions
* Full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education is required. If not held, applicants must commence the application process simultaneously.
* Commitment to serve a minimum of 2 years. Two additional annual extensions may be granted subject to approval of the Director, Recruitment and Employment and the Director, Public Schools NSW, Network.
* Accommodation provided through the Teacher Housing Authority; allowances of $3,120 per annum without dependants and $5,500 with dependants are payable.
* Travel expenses related to the appointment and completion of service on the island will be paid by the Department, with one vacation journey per year covered.
Special Notes
Applicants must include their WWCC clearance number as part of the application.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Department of Education welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We support adjustments to the recruitment process where necessary.
Contact
Phone: 0405 093 102
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