Teacher Agriculture - Bourke High School ($20K Recruitment Bonus + $5-8K Relocation Support Payment)

Ag Jobs • Full-time • Not specified, New South Wales, Australia • USD $90.18k - USD $156.25k / year • 1d ago

Bourke High School, situated in the historic town of Bourke in northwest New South Wales, has a rich legacy deeply rooted in its location on traditional Aboriginal land along the banks of the Darling River. The school has 130 students enrolled from Year 7 to 12, 90% of which identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Straight Islander.

The Bourke Local Government Area (LGA) covers lands of Barkindji/Paakantyi and Ngemba/Ngiyampaa. Ngemba/Ngiyampaa extends from Brewarrina along the Barwon-Darling River through Karulkiyalu 'stone country people' and extending south-west covering nhiilyikiyalu 'nilyah tree people', and pilaarrkiyalu 'belah tree peoples' territories. Mt Gundabooka and Mt Grenfell possess some of the most significant rock art and cultural heritage sites in Bourke/Cobar regions. Barkindji/Paakantyi means 'People belonging to the Darling River' and extends from Bourke along the 'Baaka' or Darling River to its junction with the Murray River. It also extends up the Paroo River. Significant sites on Barkindji country include Toorale National Park, Nocholeche Nature Reserve, Wanaaring and Louth Villages. Remnants of large campfire sites, scarred trees in red gums and middens are evidence of occupation for millenia.

For school information - Bourke High School

Approval to teach Agriculture and Science (Years 7-10) with willingness and/or experience to teach Primary Industries.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement differentiated learning experiences with high expectations, fostering student growth and engagement in an inclusive learning environment.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to contribute to faculty planning, whole school programs, and develop positive relationships with students, staff and the wider community.
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal Education policies, including the Connected Communities Strategy to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal student.

Successful applicants may be entitled to a Recruitment Bonus of $20,000 (conditions apply) and a relocation support payment of $5,000 to $8,000 for eligible applicants. The Recruitment Bonus will be paid on a pro rata basis for permanent part-time teachers and executive staff. The maximum recruitment bonus available for a position is $20,000, including any job share arrangements.

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.

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.

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