Teacher Science - Bundarra Central School

EducationHQ; Bundarra; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Bundarra Central School, a rural NSW institution, invites applications for a permanent part-time Teacher of Science for years 7–12, including Stage 6 Biology. The role focuses on delivering a diverse science program and supporting student wellbeing within a close-knit community.

You will collaborate with colleagues, engage with families and the local community, and contribute to NSW Department of Education standards while tailoring lessons to meet diverse student needs.

Qualifications

• Approval to Teach 7-12 Science and ability to teach Stage 6 Biology.
• Ability to design, deliver and evaluate innovative teaching programs for diverse learners.
• Evidence of effective classroom management to promote a supportive learning environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with families and community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging science lessons for years 7–12, including Stage 6 Biology.
• Collaborate with staff and families to support student wellbeing and achievement.

Skills

Teaching 7-12 Science

Stage 6 Biology

Innovative teaching

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Teacher Science - Bundarra Central School

Bundarra Central School is situated on the banks of the Gwydir River, on the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi peoples, in the small rural township of Bundarra. The school caters to the educational needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and has between 100 - 120 students, with 28 students currently identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It provides a quality learning environment for all students through the delivery of a diverse curriculum, using innovative practices which focus on quality teaching and learning.

The school has strong community ties and works closely with local groups and stakeholders. Students are encouraged to become engaged and active learners who are provided with a wide range of academic, creative, cultural, sporting, and agricultural learning opportunities tailored to their needs. Senior students can access a range of HSC courses and vocational education pathways to help them pursue aspirational future careers and post school study.

Bundarra Central School has a strong focus on supporting the wellbeing of every student and is a Positive Behaviour for Learning school with the R.I.S.E core values of Responsibility, Involvement, Success and Excellence.

About this job

Bundarra Central School is situated on the banks of the Gwydir River, on the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi peoples, in the small rural township of Bundarra. The school caters to the educational needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and has between 100 - 120 students, with 28 students currently identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It provides a quality learning environment for all students through the delivery of a diverse curriculum, using innovative practices which focus on quality teaching and learning.

The school has strong community ties and works closely with local groups and stakeholders. Students are encouraged to become engaged and active learners who are provided with a wide range of academic, creative, cultural, sporting, and agricultural learning opportunities tailored to their needs. Senior students can access a range of HSC courses and vocational education pathways to help them pursue aspirational future careers and post school study.

Bundarra Central School has a strong focus on supporting the wellbeing of every student and is a Positive Behaviour for Learning school with the R.I.S.E core values of Responsibility, Involvement, Success and Excellence.

Position Information

Bundarra Central School is situated on the banks of the Gwydir River, on the traditional lands of the Kamilaroi peoples, in the small rural township of Bundarra. The school caters to the educational needs of students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and has between 100 - 120 students, with 28 students currently identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. It provides a quality learning environment for all students through the delivery of a diverse curriculum, using innovative practices which focus on quality teaching and learning.

The school has strong community ties and works closely with local groups and stakeholders. Students are encouraged to become engaged and active learners who are provided with a wide range of academic, creative, cultural, sporting, and agricultural learning opportunities tailored to their needs. Senior students can access a range of HSC courses and vocational education pathways to help them pursue aspirational future careers and post school study.

Bundarra Central School has a strong focus on supporting the wellbeing of every student and is a Positive Behaviour for Learning school with the R.I.S.E core values of Responsibility, Involvement, Success and Excellence.

Specific Selection Criteria

1. Approval to Teach 7-12 Science, with the ability or demonstrated capacity to teach Stage 6 Biology.

2. Ability to design, deliver and evaluate innovative teaching and learning programs to cater for a diverse range of learners.

3. Evidence of effective classroom management to promote a supportive and positive learning environment.

4. Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with the capacity to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and community.

Conditions

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 themerit selectionwebpage.

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

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.

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, your 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 availablehere.