Teacher English - West Wyalong High School

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

Job summary

NSW Department of Education invites applications for a Teacher English at West Wyalong High School in regional NSW. The role requires teaching English 7–12 with capacity to teach History 7–10 and Drama, and to lead classrooms with high expectations for student growth.

West Wyalong High School serves 245–310 students and offers strong vocational focus. Applicants must have full approval to teach and collaborate with the school community in Griffith Staffing Area.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach English 7-12 and History 7-10 and Drama.
• Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies to maximise student growth.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated capacity to contribute collaboratively to quality faculty and whole-school initiatives.

Skills

English teaching 7-12

History 7-10

Drama teaching

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Description - Teacher English - West Wyalong High School (0000BFD6)

Teacher English - West Wyalong High School - 0000BFD6

Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900158369

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 West Wyalong High School

Principal Network West Wyalong

Staffing Area Griffith

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Brent Heydon

Contact Phone number [phone]

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

Teachers

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

West Wyalong High School is a comprehensive rural education school in the north western part of the Riverina, situated on the lands of the Wiradjuri people, 155 kms North East of Griffith. The school serves the town of West Wyalong and surrounding villages in the Bland Shire. The enrolment 7 to 12 has ranged between 245-310 over the past 5 years. In 2026 we have a population of 245 students of which 45 identify as having an aboriginal background and 11 students are EAL/D (English as additional language or dialect).

The school staffing in 2026 is 32 teaching staff and 6 non-teaching staff. The school entitlement for Head Teachers is 4 and we utilise equity funding to employ a classroom teacher on higher duties as a Head Teacher (above entitlement) In 2026, the executive team has remained stable with a mix of new and experience leaders. Additional student learning support officers are employed through the use of equity and disability funding to provide additional targeted learning support for our students. We currently have two multi-categorical classes which requires two additional Special Education teachers and a Learning and Support Teacher.

Our curriculum in senior high school will continue to integrate a strong vocational education focus including Construction, Hospitality, Primary Industries and Manufacturing and Engineering. Productive relationships and partnerships with the Bland Shire Council, Riverina TAFE, West Wyalong Local Aboriginal Lands Council, West Wyalong Aboriginal Education Consultative Group, Evolution Mine and the Lake Cowal Foundation provide further opportunities for the school and are valued connections to our local community.

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach English 7-12 and either qualifications and/or willingness to teach History 7-10 and Drama.

Capa city to implement effective classroom management strategies to maximise student growth and promote high expectations for all students.

Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated capacity to contribute collaboratively to quality faculty, and whole-school initiatives, to address the needs of a range of diverse learners.

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.

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.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.