Teacher Science - Queanbeyan High School
NSW Department of Education
Illawarra
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2022
Job overview
Location
Illawarra & South CoastNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Jennifer Green
Closing Date
14-Dec-2022, 5:00:00 AMJob Category
TeachersOrganisation
Teaching ServiceQueanbeyan High School is located on Ngunnawal and Ngambri lands in the highly desirable location on the NSW ACT border, serving approximately 600 students with a student Aboriginal Population of over 14% and 22% EaLD.
Our teaching staff are dedicated professionals, committed to the delivery of learning programs designed to cater for the diverse range of student learning needs of our comprehensive settings including specialist learning and support, extension courses, accelerated progression, VET courses, and 8 Support classes.
Our school is integral to our local community and enjoys strong working relationships with a wide range of community organisations. Our students, staff and the community work together to develop confident, socially aware and involved young adults who can make significant contributions to the broader community.
The school has breadth of curriculum catering for the needs of all students leading to a variety of post school destinations. Graduates are highly successful gaining preferred options in universities, further training, and skilled employment. We self-fund an Aboriginal Learning Centre and enjoy strong and productive partnerships with a range of cultural and educational initiatives.
Our school community of “Respectful, Responsible, Learners” has been integral in providing input into the substantial refurbishment of the school and we now enjoy a large range of sporting, cultural and landscaped outdoor learning spaces that demonstrate a genuine respect for learning and community-based activities.
- Approval to teach 7-10 Science and at least one Stage 6 Science course (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or Earth & Environmental Science)
- Demonstrated ability to work as a contributing member of the faculty team to collaboratively develop teaching programs and resources which aim to improve student outcomes and performance across all stages.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community.
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.
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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
About NSW Department of Education
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- NSW Department of Education
- 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta
- New South Wales
- 2150
- Australia
About the NSW Department of Education
At the NSW Department of Education, we aim to be Australia's best education system and one of the finest in the world. As the largest provider of public education in Australia, we deliver high-quality educational services to two-thirds of the NSW student population, preparing young people for rewarding lives as engaged citizens in a complex and dynamic society.
With nearly 100,000 employees across the state, our school and corporate workforce help build Australia’s best education system by developing student centred policy, designing schools of the future and supporting children and young people in NSW public schools.
Work in a diverse range of school settings
With more than 2,200 schools throughout the state educating more than 780,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, there are opportunities to work in a diverse range of school settings – primary, secondary, selective, hospital, sporting, agricultural and schools for specific purposes.
Make a difference in your community
NSW public schools are at the heart of every local community with our students and staff representing a diverse range of cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. The NSW Department of Education strives to create learning and working environments that are inclusive and supportive of all.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia and are committed to increasing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures and experiences.
Career enhancing opportunities
One of the great things about working with the department is accessing ongoing professional development as well as opportunities to enhance your career. With multiple scholarship, sponsorship and career enhancing programs available, the opportunities are endless with the NSW Department of Education.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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