Position Information
Bellingen High School is located in the Bellinger Valley and draws students from both within the town and the surrounding rural areas. It is a coeducational 7-12 comprehensive high school with a current enrolment of 546 students, of which 62 are Aboriginal. We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land, the Gumbaynggirr people.
The school has a tradition of high academic, sporting and cultural achievements. The school enjoys strong support from the community.
In support of our diverse curriculum offerings, the school is recognised for its extensive range of extracurricular activities. The school is committed to continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and learning. Our school provides a learning environment in which all students are valued and can experience growth and success in their school and post-school pathways. We promote a culture based on positive relationships between staff, students and the community, grounded in our school values of excellence, respect and inclusivity, which foster a strong sense of belonging, wellbeing and increased student engagement.
Selection Criteria
* Approval to teach geography (7-10) and history (7-10), legal studies and business studies.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with the faculty, whole school, and the wider community, to enhance student engagement and develop a culture of high expectations.
* Demonstrated ability to differentiate curriculum and develop innovative, engaging teaching and learning programs, that cater for a diverse range of students.
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
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.