Teacher English - Gunnedah High School

NSW Police Force; Gunnedah; On-site; AUD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Gunnedah High School in regional NSW is seeking an experienced English teacher to join our inclusive learning community. You will provide English instruction for years 7–10, support tailored learning pathways, and collaborate with colleagues to promote high expectations and student growth.

The role requires full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education. The school serves about 410 students with a strong focus on academic, cultural, and sporting participation, and offers a

Qualifications

• Approval to teach English 7-10.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills to work collaboratively with teachers, support staff, parents and agencies.
• Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies and differentiated teaching to maximise student growth and high expectations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Full approval to teach (NSW Department of Education)

Job description

Job Description - Teacher English - Gunnedah High School (0000BFML)

Teacher English - Gunnedah High School - 0000BFML

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number

A900160272

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

Remuneration package valued at up to $160,942.00. Base salary ranges from $92,882.00 to $141,997.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

School Name

Gunnedah High School

Staffing Area

Tamworth

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

02 6742 0155

Contact School Admin

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Closing Date

11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Gunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive high school central to the Connected Communities Strategy. Located 78 kilometers west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton. With a current enrolment of 410 students, 53% identifying as Aboriginal, the school is committed to meeting diverse student needs through tailored learning pathways and career-focused opportunities.

The school features a Special Education Unit with five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre from 2025, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. Gunnedah High emphasizes achievement and participation in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, celebrating student success within the school and the broader community. This inclusive, supportive environment fosters pride and holistic development, providing quality education for all.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach English 7 - 10.
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills with the capacity to work collaboratively and empathetically with teachers, support staff, parents and agencies.
• Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies and contribute to differentiated teaching and learning programs to maximise student growth and promote high expectations for all 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

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.

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 .

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