Goulburn High School, founded in 1913, is a vibrant co-educational community that firmly believes in every student's potential. Situated in a thriving regional centre, our diverse student body of 685, including 9% Aboriginal and Torres Islander Students thrives within a culture of high aspiration and inclusivity. We challenge intellectual curiosity with a dynamic curriculum that includes cutting-edge programs in STEM, robotics, Aboriginal education, and the arts. Our dedicated learning spaces kindle the spark of curiosity and provide students with the opportunity to flourish under the guidance of our passionate educators.
At Goulburn High, student growth and attainment are at the centre of our mission. We foster a supportive environment where dedicated staff, an active P&C association, and robust community partnerships create a collaborative fabric that champions each student's journey. Our commitment extends beyond the classroom as we forge strategic partnerships with local businesses and TAFE institutions to unveil diverse career pathways and ensure our graduates are well-equipped to navigate the future with confidence.
We are looking for passionate educators who share our vision of igniting the spark of lifelong success in every student. If you are dedicated to fostering a vibrant tomorrow for our diverse student body and want to contribute to this transformative learning journey, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further. Goulburn High School welcomes your interest and looks forward to hearing from you.
1. Approval to teach Technology Mandatory and / or Design Technology. Willingness to teach Food Technology, with supported on-the-job experience from the NSW Department of Education. Candidate may be eligible for additional subject approval upon completion of two years full time (or the part-time equivalent) of relevant recent NSW public school teaching experience and verified evidence of proficiency in the subject area. More information can be obtained here.
2. Demonstrated ability to build student wellbeing through positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the community through high level interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to develop innovative and relevant teaching resources and design comprehensive programs aligned with the Science syllabus.
3. Demonstrated capacity to work as an effective team member of a diverse faculty and a commitment to whole school programs.
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.
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, 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.
How to Apply
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.
