Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus is a comprehensive public high school with 815 students, including 160 Aboriginal students, located in the city of Bathurst NSW, three hours drive from the Sydney CBD. Bathurst boasts a rich heritage and beautiful natural environment, a wide range of career opportunities and an affordable lifestyle, and a thriving and inclusive social scene.

The campus offers a comprehensive wellbeing support system and has nine support classes, including one Tutorial (TUT), two Intensive Learning Support – Mental Health (ILS-MH), four Autism (AU), one Mild Intellectual Disability (IM) and one Multi-Categorical (MC) class that integrate seamlessly with mainstream classes. The highly skilled teachers in the support unit demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support the participation and learning of the 71 enrolled students. Our team has a strong emphasis on personal achievement, supported by a well-resourced environment with two full-time head teachers.

Please see our website for more information. 

https://kelso-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

https://www.facebook.com/KelsoHigh/

Selection Criteria:

Successful applicants must have 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 1 ½ pages)
• verbal referee reports and
• an informal interview.

Specific Selection Criteria:

1. Approval and/or experience to teach students with diverse learning needs in a supportive classroom environment.

2. Demonstrated strength in classroom management and the use of trauma informed strategies to create a safe, inclusive learning space.

3. Capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, families, and external

agencies to meet student needs and promote positive educational outcomes.

Please email your application to Sandra Howarth at Kelso High Campus

Please direct all enquiries as follows:

Sandra Howarth, Head Teacher Administration at Kelso High Campus.

Mobile: 0428 650 634

Email: [email protected]