Job Description
Teaching Service
Reference number
0000B5VG
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
No info
Location
Sydney Region
Salary
$90,177 - $137,861
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Kingswood High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school established in 1969 and located in the Penrith Valley area. The school comprises 1032 students, including 15% of students from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and 29% of students who have a language background other than English. The school also includes a Special Education Unit that supports up to 60 students through the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning activities personalised to support student growth and development. The school occupies spacious grounds with specialised facilities, including a state-of-the-art Trade Training Centre, Multipurpose Sports Centre and Auditorium, student-managed cafe, after-school Homework Club, fully equipped gym, international quality sporting field, a diverse Primary Industry Farm, and the Kingswood Recording Studio.
The school is committed to developing socially responsible, self-disciplined, motivated, life-long learners in a safe, supportive, inclusive learning environment. Fully qualified staff collaborate and share quality teaching practices to continuously develop their curriculum and pedagogical expertise, ensuring students are challenged to show sustained growth in learning outcomes. The school offers a well-rounded, holistic education for all students through nurturing and catering to their academic, social, and emotional needs. Strong wellbeing platforms and research-driven innovation underpin whole school initiatives to support literacy and numeracy progression in partnership with improved student engagement, attendance, and attainment. We value strong community involvement to complement the existing partnerships across the Kingswood Learning Community to maximise learning and support successful educational pathways for all. The school enjoys the support of its culturally and linguistically diverse community and continues to foster strong partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, businesses, and community groups. These partnerships enrich the school's ambition and aspirational vision to drive success for all stakeholders.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Year 7-10 Science and Stage 6 Biology.
Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies and contribute to differentiated teaching and learning programs to maximise student growth and promote high expectations for all students, in order to create an inclusive school culture.
Commitment to the Department of Education's Aboriginal Education policies.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff and parents to improve student learning outcomes.
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
This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
Please note:
The FTE selection is final
No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
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
0000B5VG
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
No info
Location
Sydney Region
Salary
$90,177 - $137,861
Closing date
18 February 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Kingswood High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school established in 1969 and located in the Penrith Valley area. The school comprises 1032 students, including 15% of students from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and 29% of students who have a language background other than English. The school also includes a Special Education Unit that supports up to 60 students through the delivery of inclusive teaching and learning activities personalised to support student growth and development. The school occupies spacious grounds with specialised facilities, including a state-of-the-art Trade Training Centre, Multipurpose Sports Centre and Auditorium, student-managed cafe, after-school Homework Club, fully equipped gym, international quality sporting field, a diverse Primary Industry Farm, and the Kingswood Recording Studio.
The school is committed to developing socially responsible, self-disciplined, motivated, life-long learners in a safe, supportive, inclusive learning environment. Fully qualified staff collaborate and share quality teaching practices to continuously develop their curriculum and pedagogical expertise, ensuring students are challenged to show sustained growth in learning outcomes. The school offers a well-rounded, holistic education for all students through nurturing and catering to their academic, social, and emotional needs. Strong wellbeing platforms and research-driven innovation underpin whole school initiatives to support literacy and numeracy progression in partnership with improved student engagement, attendance, and attainment. We value strong community involvement to complement the existing partnerships across the Kingswood Learning Community to maximise learning and support successful educational pathways for all. The school enjoys the support of its culturally and linguistically diverse community and continues to foster strong partnerships with universities, cultural institutions, businesses, and community groups. These partnerships enrich the school's ambition and aspirational vision to drive success for all stakeholders.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Year 7-10 Science and Stage 6 Biology.
Capacity to implement effective classroom management strategies and contribute to differentiated teaching and learning programs to maximise student growth and promote high expectations for all students, in order to create an inclusive school culture.
Commitment to the Department of Education's Aboriginal Education policies.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish positive working relationships with students, staff and parents to improve student learning outcomes.
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
This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
Please note:
The FTE selection is final
No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.
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
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teacher Science - Kingswood High School position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
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.
