Position Information
Cobar High School is a small comprehensive secondary school located in remote NSW, 700km northwest of Sydney on the traditional lands of the Wongaibon people of the Ngiyampaa nation, with the nearest regional centre of Dubbo 300km east. Cobar is a mining town with an approximate population of 4000 people. Students predominantly expect to gain highly paid occupations within the mining sector which does create unique challenges for the school, particularly in terms of engaging students in the notion of tertiary education.
Cobar High School has a dedicated and collaborative teaching team, many of whom are early in their careers and bring enthusiasm, fresh perspectives, and a strong commitment to professional growth. Staff work closely together to provide engaging, inclusive learning experiences and a range of extra-curricular opportunities for students. The school’s remote location and unique context have fostered a culture of continuous improvement, supported by a targeted Professional Learning Program that meets the developmental needs of both staff and students. This program, alongside structured lesson observations and data-informed practice, supports our commitment to differentiated learning and improved literacy and numeracy outcomes.
The school is very well equipped and resourced with high quality facilities including a Trade Training Centre, upgraded science laboratories, covered outdoor basketball/tennis courts and outdoor learning spaces. All classrooms are fully air-conditioned with full access to state-of-the-art technology as are our support classrooms. In partnership with CSA Mine - Metals Acquisition, we have for a number of years successfully operated a homework centre in the school library. Operating two afternoons a week, staff are available to assist students with assignments, homework or tuition if required
Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach Technology Mandatory (Years 7-8)
- Well-developed interpersonal, communication and organisational skills with the capacity to work as a collaborative member of the Technology and Applied Studies (TAS) faculty and wider school community.
- Demonstrated effective classroom management and well-being practices to build positive learning outcomes.
Conditions
Special Notes
Cobar High School is a 6 point School and may attract benefits and incentives and in some instances a relocation subsidy. You can check your eligibility via the benefits calculator. Teacher housing may also be available, for further information please contact Teacher Housing Authority: 1300 137 343 (toll free).
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 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 ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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