Temporary Teacher contract for the 2026 school year.

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.

At Kelso High Campus there is 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 is responsive to student needs.

This is a full-time position, but it may be possible to negotiate part-time work.

At Kelso High campus we implement a comprehensive program to support early career teachers so university students with interim approval to teach are also encouraged to apply.

Please note that is not essential for the successful applicant to hold NSW Department of Education learning and support teacher codes.

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 2 pages)
•        verbal referee reports and
•        an informal interview.

Specific Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan, implement and evaluate personalised learning and support strategies that meet the diverse needs of students, including those with disability and additional learning needs.

2. Proven capacity to work as part of a learning and support team to build staff capability in differentiation, inclusive classroom practices, and the effective use of data to improve student learning and engagement.

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]