Position Information
Tamworth High School is an inclusive and vibrant centre of innovation, creativity, and excellence. The school is a comprehensive co-educational high school of approximately 670 students, with around 45% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Located in the heart of Tamworth — Australia's Country Music Capital — the school proudly serves students from across south and west Tamworth and surrounding rural communities.
The successful applicant will join a collaborative Science faculty committed to building strong foundations, improving student understanding, knowledge, and skills, and supporting students across a wide range of abilities. The faculty values explicit teaching, purposeful assessment, and responsive teaching practices.
Selection CriteriaApproval to teach science and chemistry with knowledge of assessment, curriculum, and reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to use effective classroom management skills and wellbeing practices to create a learning environment that is engaging and fosters a culture of high expectations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
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
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