Job Description
Teaching Service
Reference number
0000B51V
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
No info
Location
Regional NSW
Salary
$90,177 - $137,861
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Cootamundra High School is a rural comprehensive school serving approximately 220 students, including three multi-categorical support classes and an off-campus Outreach Centre supporting students with complex needs.
The school values Respect, Responsibility and Excellence, fostering a respectful, inclusive and high-expectation learning environment guided by the mantra Teachers Teach, Students Learn, Be Kind.
With a Family Occupation and Employment Index of 128 and 13% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the school acknowledges its location on Gudhamangdhuray Wiradjuri land and recognises the history and resilience of the Stolen Generations. Students access a broad curriculum, including Vocational Education and Training through Cootamundra TAFE, and consistently achieve strong HSC outcomes. Student engagement, wellbeing and learning are supported through inclusive facilities, strong partnerships, Hands On Learning, The Resilience Project, and a Positive Behaviour for Learning framework. Recent upgrades to learning spaces and ICT, together with a professional learning culture focused on evidence-based practice and the effective use of data, continue to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach science and biology with knowledge of assessment, curriculum, and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to use effective classroom management skills and wellbeing practices to create a learning environment that is engaging and fosters a culture of high expectations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
Conditions
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.
Reference number
0000B51V
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
No info
Location
Regional NSW
Salary
$90,177 - $137,861
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Cootamundra High School is a rural comprehensive school serving approximately 220 students, including three multi-categorical support classes and an off-campus Outreach Centre supporting students with complex needs.
The school values Respect, Responsibility and Excellence, fostering a respectful, inclusive and high-expectation learning environment guided by the mantra Teachers Teach, Students Learn, Be Kind.
With a Family Occupation and Employment Index of 128 and 13% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, the school acknowledges its location on Gudhamangdhuray Wiradjuri land and recognises the history and resilience of the Stolen Generations. Students access a broad curriculum, including Vocational Education and Training through Cootamundra TAFE, and consistently achieve strong HSC outcomes. Student engagement, wellbeing and learning are supported through inclusive facilities, strong partnerships, Hands On Learning, The Resilience Project, and a Positive Behaviour for Learning framework. Recent upgrades to learning spaces and ICT, together with a professional learning culture focused on evidence-based practice and the effective use of data, continue to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach science and biology with knowledge of assessment, curriculum, and reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to use effective classroom management skills and wellbeing practices to create a learning environment that is engaging and fosters a culture of high expectations.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, parents, and the wider community.
Conditions
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
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.
💡 Quick Summary
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Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
