At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach English and History while shaping a dynamic curriculum for a new high school.
- Company: Googong High School, a rapidly growing educational institution in Queanbeyan.
- Benefits: Join a supportive community with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Embrace a contemporary culture focused on effective teaching practices.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team creating a rich humanities program for engaged students.
- Qualifications: Must have full approval to teach English and History for Years 7-10.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Googong High School will open to year 7 and 8 students in 2027.
Situated in the Queanbeyan Network on Ngambri and Ngunnawal Country, the school serves a rapidly growing, highly engaged and aspirational community, with the potential for the school to expand to cater for approximately 2000 students.
The successful applicant will form part of our foundation Humanities faculty.
This faculty will encompass English, HSIE, CAPA, library and have carriage of some of our whole school curriculum projects.
Whilst this role is for teaching English and History, successful applicants will take a key role in being part of larger school initiatives.
The English/HSIE teacher will have the opportunity to establish a rich humanities program that allows students to make authentic connections across their learning.
They will work as part of a dynamic humanities team in setting up the school’s curriculum design, choosing student resources and building a culture of quality teaching in a rapidly growing school.
Googong High School is being designed around an exciting and innovative curriculum structure that is founded in Learning Sciences.
As a new school with the opportunity to establish a dynamic and contemporary culture, the school is building a learning design that reflects a broad research base in effective and modern teaching practices.
This includes a whole school skills framework (RECONI).
In the absence of a school plan, interested applicants are encouraged to visit the school’s website at https://googong-h. schools. nsw. gov. au/ and look carefully at the information regarding the school’s innovative approach to curriculum.
An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement.
- Approval to teach ENG English (Years 7-10), HIS History (Years 7-10) & HIM History (Modern)
- Strong teaching skills with the ability to plan, implement and reflect on quality teaching programs that support all students with their learning.
- Exemplary personal, interpersonal and communication skills, with the proven ability to build relationships with external providers to strengthen a school’s curriculum offerings.
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.
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).
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Teacher English/History in Googong employer: NSW Department of Education
The NSW Department of Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion while providing flexible working arrangements in the vibrant location of Parramatta. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, generous leave conditions, and ample opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic environment dedicated to shaping the future of public education in New South Wales.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Education Recruitment Team
