Teacher Out of Home Care - Nowra Public School

Established in 1862, Nowra Public School is situated on Dharawal Country. It is centrally located in Nowra on two sites: K-2 and 3-6. The school is a vibrant learning community and draws from a diverse population with an enrolment of approximately 510 students. As well as mainstream classes, the school also has six support classes. Aboriginal students make up approximately 35% of our student population. There is a strong focus on ensuring that Aboriginal culture and history are taught throughout the school. Staff are also active members of the Nowra Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.

The school is committed to providing a welcoming environment where students are nurtured, guided, challenged and inspired to learn and create a sense of belonging. We cater for groups of, and individual students through differentiation, inclusion, extension and partnerships with stakeholders.

We have a strong focus on student wellbeing, supporting students to be safe, respectful, responsible learners. The Nowra Way is embedded in all facets of school life and the whole school community uses the Wellbeing and Behaviour Curriculum Continuum to support students. Enrichment is provided for all students through specialised sporting, creative arts, student voice and digital technology programs.

The Out of Home Care teaching position is part of the Team Around the School, Student Wellbeing Support, Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing Division. The position is based at Nowra Public School and is an itinerate position that requires travel between school sites in the Goulburn, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven regions.

Established in 1862, Nowra Public School is situated on Dharawal Country. It is centrally located in Nowra on two sites: K-2 and 3-6. The school is a vibrant learning community and draws from a diverse population with an enrolment of approximately 510 students. As well as mainstream classes, the school also has six support classes. Aboriginal students make up approximately 35% of our student population. There is a strong focus on ensuring that Aboriginal culture and history are taught throughout the school. Staff are also active members of the Nowra Local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.

The school is committed to providing a welcoming environment where students are nurtured, guided, challenged and inspired to learn and create a sense of belonging. We cater for groups of, and individual students through differentiation, inclusion, extension and partnerships with stakeholders.

We have a strong focus on student wellbeing, supporting students to be safe, respectful, responsible learners. The Nowra Way is embedded in all facets of school life and the whole school community uses the Wellbeing and Behaviour Curriculum Continuum to support students. Enrichment is provided for all students through specialised sporting, creative arts, student voice and digital technology programs.

The Out of Home Care teaching position is part of the Team Around the School, Student Wellbeing Support, Teaching, Learning and Student Wellbeing Division. The position is based at Nowra Public School and is an itinerate position that requires travel between school sites in the Goulburn, Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven regions.

1. Approval to teach, with experience in developing individualised plans for students with complex and trauma backgrounds that support their learning and support needs.
2. Ability to act as a liaison between schools and agencies to support and improve student learning outcomes for students in Out of Home Care from Pre School to Year 12.
3. Outstanding written and oral communication skills and interpersonal qualities to engage with all stakeholders.
4. Proven ability to promote the Aboriginal Education Policy to improve the wellbeing and educational outcomes of students and learners in culturally safe environments so they achieve and excel.

1. Approval to teach, with experience in developing individualised plans for students with complex and trauma backgrounds that support their learning and support needs.
2. Ability to act as a liaison between schools and agencies to support and improve student learning outcomes for students in Out of Home Care from Pre School to Year 12.
3. Outstanding written and oral communication skills and interpersonal qualities to engage with all stakeholders.
4. Proven ability to promote the Aboriginal Education Policy to improve the wellbeing and educational outcomes of students and learners in culturally safe environments so they achieve and excel.

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.

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.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

About the NSW Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

If you are new or returning to the Department of Education and have relevant prior professional experience, you can submit a Salary determination for classroom teachers application form to request a salary determination. Until the outcome of any such determination is confirmed, your salary offer will remain at Step 1 then be updated at a later date (typically a 1–2-week processing time post receipt of the form). For further details on this process, please see the Department’s policy here: Salary determination.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.