Teacher Mathematics - Parkes High School

EducationHQ; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkes High School in the central west of NSW invites applications for a Teacher of Mathematics to teach Years 7–12, including Extensions 1 and 2, in a supportive, inclusive secondary setting. The successful applicant will collaborate with the Maths faculty, communicate effectively with students, parents and staff, and use data-informed practices to improve learning and wellbeing.

A NSW teaching approval is required; differentiation, literacy and numeracy are emphasised within a Stronger Smarter

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Mathematics 7–12 with ability to teach Extensions 1 & 2.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff and parents.
• Ability to work collaboratively within the Maths faculty and school community.
• Demonstrated capacity to apply differentiated teaching and data-informed practices.

Responsibilities

• Teach Mathematics 7–12 including Extensions 1 & 2.
• Collaborate with the Maths faculty to deliver quality teaching.
• Use data-informed practices to improve student learning and wellbeing.
• Engage with students, parents and the broader school community.

Skills

Mathematics 7–12 teaching

Communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Classroom management

Job description

Teacher Mathematics - Parkes High School

Parkes High School (enrolment 480 students, including 30% Aboriginal students) is proudly a NSW Department of Education comprehensive secondary school that provides education to an expanding rural community in the central west of NSW. The school attracts equity funding and is focusing on quality teaching, differentiation, literacy and numeracy. Parkes High School has developed a dedicated STEM teaching space and partnerships with universities. Parkes High School is a Stronger Smarter and a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and is part of the Henry Parkes Learning Community.

The school operates within a highly inclusive model of support for students with disabilities and has seven Special Education classes and a Tutorial Centre. Parkes High School has a proud history of outstanding academic, sporting, cultural and performing arts achievements. Parkes High School also offers a range of Vocational Education and Training courses delivered across the school.

About this job

Position Information

Parkes High School (enrolment 480 students, including 30% Aboriginal students) is proudly a NSW Department of Education comprehensive secondary school that provides education to an expanding rural community in the central west of NSW. The school attracts equity funding and is focusing on quality teaching, differentiation, literacy and numeracy. Parkes High School has developed a dedicated STEM teaching space and partnerships with universities. Parkes High School is a Stronger Smarter and a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and is part of the Henry Parkes Learning Community.

The school operates within a highly inclusive model of support for students with disabilities and has seven Special Education classes and a Tutorial Centre. Parkes High School has a proud history of outstanding academic, sporting, cultural and performing arts achievements. Parkes High School also offers a range of Vocational Education and Training courses delivered across the school.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach Mathematics 7-12 with a demonstrated ability to successfully teach Mathematics Extensions 1 and 2.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the community.
• Demonstrated capacity to work as a collaborative member of the Maths faculty and school community.
• Evidence of effective classroom management and ability to apply differentiated teaching and learning strategies and to use data informed practices, to improve student learning and wellbeing outcomes.

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

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.

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.