Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Gulargambone Central School

. %3Cp%3EGulargambone Central School is a vibrant Kindergarten to Year 12 school located in the close-knit community of Gulargambone, a town of approximately 500 residents situated on the Castlereagh River, 120km north of Dubbo, NSW. Our school welcomes a diverse student population of 110, including 25 secondary students, with 85% identifying as Aboriginal. The successful applicant will be leading an experienced and dedicated staff implementing the full breadth of the NSW curriculum. The student body, of whom 80% identify as Aboriginal are from the local community and work well with staff in a respectful and cohesive atmosphere. The school caters to the needs and interests of the students and initiates specific programs and opportunities for this.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EWe pride ourselves on maintaining small class sizes supported by dedicated School Learning Support Officers (SLSOs) and Aboriginal Support Staff, ensuring all students receive high-quality teaching and tailored remedial support when needed. Our commitment to student success is further supported by state-of-the-art physical and technological facilities that enhance learning opportunities.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAs a leading school in student wellbeing and addressing social disadvantage, Gulargambone Central offers a range of unique and effective programs designed to improve student engagement and foster a positive, inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported. Our staff work collaboratively in a supportive and collegial culture, placing students at the heart of everything we do. In our secondary school, there is a strong focus on post-school pathways and successful transitions from school to work.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EIf you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in a close community and supporting Aboriginal education, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Gulargambone Central School.%3C/p%3E

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Proven ability to be an accessible leader who fosters successful partnerships with key stakeholders and possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate and manage the complexities of the day to day running of our school.

2. Capacity to implement and supervise effective implementation of DoE, NESA, wellbeing and VET systems with a focus on preparing students for post school pathways.

3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the complex educational and welfare needs of students from rural communities with low socioeconomic and high Aboriginal populations, to ensure specialist support is tailored to each child as required.

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.

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission. Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.

  No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.

• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.