Willyama High School (enrolment 616, including 143 Aboriginal students) is a comprehensive secondary school located in Broken Hill in Far West NSW. We are connected to our local community and committed to providing an inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student can thrive. Our teaching is grounded in evidence-based practices, with a strong focus on strengthening explicit teaching and data-informed practices to improve literacy, numeracy, and student engagement throughout our school, while supporting students to successfully transition into meaningful post-school pathways. Our school values of respect, responsibility, and cooperation continue to underpin all aspects of school life, supported by a rich program of academic, sporting, cultural, and extra-curricular opportunities.
Please visit our website for more information https://willyama-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
Approval to teach Science (7-1. Demonstrated ability to implement evidence-based, explicit teaching practices that effectively engage and develop students with a wide range of abilities, with a strong focus on improving literacy, numeracy and student engagement. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive high-expectation relationships and collaborate effectively with students, staff and families. Demonstrated ability to effectively incorporate technology in the classroom, using modern and innovative practices to enhance teaching and learning. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategies that support Aboriginal students’ academic and personal success, ensuring a culturally safe and supportive learning environment.
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.
Additional Information
Willyama High School is a 6-point school and as such attracts additional incentives. Please refer to: https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-education/salary-and-benefits/subsidies-allowances-and-bonuses
For information on living in Broken Hill, please go to: https://www.visitbrokenhill.com/ or https://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/outback-nsw/broken-hill-area/broken-hill which will provide applicants with additional information on the town/area/council in which the school is located.
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.
