At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students through hands-on learning in Technology and Food Technology.
- Company: Fairvale High School, a diverse and supportive educational community.
- Benefits: Upskill on the job, financial support for study, and a collaborative environment.
- Other info: Join a welcoming community committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while growing your teaching career in a high-performing school.
- Qualifications: Approval to teach Industrial Technology or willingness to retrain.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Fairvale High School is a co-educational, comprehensive high school in South-West Sydney, proudly serving a diverse, multicultural community. The school successfully caters for the academic, social, and wellbeing needs of approximately 1,314 students, with 97% from a language background other than English. The predominant cultural groups include Vietnamese, Arabic, and Assyrian. There are 316 students from refugee backgrounds and 25 Aboriginal students. Seven diverse learning classes cater for students with autism, mild intellectual disability, and moderate intellectual disability. The school has a Family Occupation and Employment Index of 170.
Fairvale High School offers a broad and balanced curriculum, which includes VET pathways, designated EAL/D classes, and timetabled Literacy and Learning Support classes. The school has a proud history of strong academic performance and is committed to fostering personal growth and achievement within a high expectations and supportive environment.
Inspire the next generation of TAS students through hands-on, future focused learning. Whether you’re seeking a new challenge or a new direction, this program supports qualified teachers to upskill in TAS education. This unique opportunity offers the support and flexibility required to set you up for success as a Technology Mandatory/Food Technology teacher.
Successful applicants may:
- Upskill on the job with two years of supported teaching experience, or
- Apply for a Teach and Learn Scholarship (TAS) and receive financial support while completing recognised university-level study, while working.
You’ll join a welcoming school community committed to a vision of maintaining and strengthening an environment that promotes collaboration and a deep sense of belonging for all members of our school community and work alongside experienced teachers dedicated to mentoring and supporting your growth. This is more than just a career move - it’s a chance to inspire creativity, problem-solving and real-world learning in your students, while building your own rewarding future in public education.
Specific Selection Criteria
- Approval to teach Industrial Technology – Timber, or preparedness to retrain by undertaking further study or via on–the job experience supported by the NSW Department of Education.
- Effective classroom management with the ability to provide a positive learning environment.
- Experience in the development and implementation of quality teaching programs.
Conditions
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.
Special Notes
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.
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