Location
Regional NSW
Advertisement Number
A900153618
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package
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.
School Information
School Name: Cowra High School
Staffing Area: Orange
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.000
Contact Phone number: (02) 63421766
Contact School Admin: 99999999
Closing Date
01-Apr-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
Teachers
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Cowra High School is a comprehensive school of 470 students, 32% of which identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, located in the township of Cowra, situated in the Central West of NSW. The school prides itself on the scope of the curriculum delivered to students who come from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds. School priorities include Positive Behaviour for Learning, teacher quality, growth in literacy and numeracy outcomes for students, and improved community engagement. The school has a Support Unit which consists of seven classes for students with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities, autism and challenging behaviours. The successful applicant to this position would join our HSIE Faculty and will be encouraged to become involved in other whole-school teams and processes designed to maximise educational experiences and outcomes for all students. The successful applicant would be required to work with students with a range of abilities, requiring specialised strategies and differentiated planning to support their learning journey.
Specific Selection Criteria
* Approval to Teach Aboriginal Studies and approval and/or willingness to History.
* Approval at the required level of teacher training and academic qualifications for Secondary.
* Ability to develop and deliver effective and engaging teaching programs, differentiated to meet the needs of a diverse range of students of varying levels of ability.
* Demonstrated capacity to create a safe and supportive learning environment, including perspectives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
* High level of interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff and parents.
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
Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.
Application Format
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.
EEO and Cultural Respect Statement
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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