Job Summary
Job description
Contract: 31/01/2025 - 19/12/2025 with possible extension into 2026 for the right applicant.
Position information:
We require a teacher to deliver English in Stage 4 and Stage 5. It is not essential for the successful applicant to have NSW Department of Education teaching codes in English 7 - 10.
At Kelso High Campus we implement a comprehensive program to support early career teachers, so university students with NSW Department of Education Interim Approval to Teach are also encouraged to apply.
Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus is a comprehensive public high school with 850 students located in the city of Bathurst, NSW, three hours drive from the Sydney CBD. Bathurst boasts a rich heritage, beautiful natural environment, wide range of career opportunities, thriving and inclusive social scene and an affordable lifestyle.
Kelso High Campus has three identified strategic directions: Growth and Attainment; Rigour and High Expectations; and Partnerships and Collaboration. We have an emphasis on a deep and shared understanding of the individual needs and backgrounds of students and families, supported by positive relationships between staff, students and families, and teaching and learning that is aligned to student learning data and responsive to student needs.
Kelso High Campus forms an innovative collaborative structure with Bathurst High Campus as part of Denison College. You will be working in a well-resourced and supportive environment, comprising a large team of educators, some of whom have many years of experience in a wide range of settings.
Please see our website for more information.
https://kelso-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
https://youtu.be/iDMiybNZ_fk
Selection Criteria
The successful applicant must hold, or be in the process of obtaining, NSW Department of Education approval to teach in NSW public schools. If you require assistance in obtaining such approval, please contact Sandra Howarth as per the details below.
The selection process involves:
- submission of a current resume with contact details for two school-based referees who are familiar with, and able to discuss, your abilities and suitability for this position. One of your referees must be your current/most recent supervisor.
- submission of a written application addressing the specific selection criteria below (maximum of two pages)
- verbal referee reports and
- an informal interview (if required).
Specific Selection Criteria:
- Capacity to deliver English syllabus content to students with diverse learning needs in NSW secondary schools. Please include details of relevant qualifications, experience and expertise. It is not essential for the successful applicant to have NSW Department of Education teaching codes for English 7- 10.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills with the demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a wide teaching team.
Please email your application to Sandra Howarth at Kelso High Campus.
Please direct all enquiries to Sandra Howarth, Head Teacher Administration at Kelso High Campus.
Mobile: 0428 650 634
Email: [email protected]
