Position Information
Corowa High School, with a student enrolment of 300 students, is a dynamic learning institution with excellent facilities and a fine reputation for providing an outstanding education for the young people of the southern Riverina.
Proudly comprehensive, Corowa High School caters for the needs of an energetic and diverse rural community and offers a broad curriculum and special programs which cater for the learning, emotional and social needs of all students. The school has a well embedded Senior College Program that provides a greater range of subject choice to students in Years 11 and 12 as well as providing an improved platform for learning.
The school has an excellent record of sporting and cultural achievement and has strong links to the local community and partner primary schools through the ongoing success of the Bangerang Learning Community. A comprehensive welfare and discipline system which focuses on positive reinforcement and self-discipline, provides staff and students with a safe, ordered, secure and caring environment which is conducive to working and learning.
Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach History (7-10), Ancient History, History Extension and approval and/or willingness to teach Geography (7-10).
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and curriculum expertise in these subject areas, with a capacity to engage all students in challenging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Demonstrated understanding of the NSW syllabuses for this position with the ability to design and implement engaging, differentiated, and syllabus-aligned programs.
- Strong classroom management skills with a demonstrated commitment to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
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Special Notes
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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