Teacher English - West Wyalong High School

NSW Department of Education; West Wyalong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

West Wyalong High School invites applications for a part-time teaching role. The successful candidate will Teach English 7–12 and may teach History 7–10 and Drama, with a focus on inclusive practice and high expectations.

Applicants must hold unconditional full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, be prepared to indicate desired FTE, and provide WWCC clearance in the application.

Qualifications

• Unconditional full approval to teach with NSW Department of Education is required.
• Willingness to teach English 7–12 and History 7–10 and Drama as needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach English 7–12 and potentially History 7–10 and Drama.
• Contribute to a supportive, inclusive learning environment and high student growth.

Skills

Full approval to teach

WWCC clearance

Job description

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. 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. 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. 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. Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

• 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. 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. If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, you salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination. 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 in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.