Job Summary
Narrandera High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in the Riverina region, with an enrolment of approximately 330 students - 30% of whom identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school has a proud tradition of academic achievement, sporting success, and cultural excellence. We are one hour from Wagga Wagga and Griffith and there are daily flights to Sydney.
This temporary position is for the 2026 school year while the substantive teacher is on leave. The position is predominately in the Science Faculty with some HSIE lessons.
Teacher housing subsidy is available (50%) - mostly furnished two bedroom units start at $125 per week (subject to availability). The rental subsidy is available for non teacher housing properties.
Narrandera High School offers a range of specialised programs and support services, including an Intervention Centre that promotes inclusive practices and personalised learning, a Clontarf Academy, the Stars Foundation, and an Aboriginal Learning and Engagement Centre (ALEC). Currently, the school operates two multi-categorical classrooms, with a third classroom planned to open in 2026, which will include additional staffing and a Head Teacher position.
Narrandera High School is a successful Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, emphasising restorative practices and the development of positive relationships across the school community.
Our school implements a compressed curriculum model for Stage 6 students, enabling students to engage in accelerated learning pathways. Our HSC results demonstrate value-added progress from Year 9 to Year 12, with more than half of our Year 12 graduates receiving offers to study a diverse range of courses at various universities.
Narrandera High School is dedicated to enhancing effective classroom practices through ongoing staff professional learning and collaboration, including active engagement with local school networks. Our professional learning initiatives prioritise the improvement of student literacy and numeracy by employing explicit teaching strategies alongside robust data collection, analysis, and application.
We firmly believe that every student at Narrandera High School will experience measurable progress and sustained learning growth. The school fosters a strong culture of continuous improvement, with the expectation that every student, teacher, and leader will develop and excel each year. Additionally, we are committed to creating a learning environment that nurtures high educational aspirations and sets ambitious expectations. Central to our approach is building effective partnerships with students and parents, ensuring that all students are motivated to achieve their best and pursue ongoing improvement.