Secondary Teacher – Stage 6 Maths x 2 classes
Shoalhaven River College
Part-time permanent (0.4 Stage 6)
Small alternative high school
Nowra
Term 1, 2026 commencement
Shoalhaven River College is a small alternative high school which commenced operation in Bomaderry in 2019. Shoalhaven River College is auspiced by Kiama Community College Ltd., a successful not for profit adult education provider, operating in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions for more than 30 years.
The school presently has 50 students across years 9-12. This low/no fee school will cater for students, that for various reasons, have not successfully engaged, or felt comfortable, in a mainstream setting. The school is not a behavioural school and has its own dedicated premise.
We are currently seeking a 0.4 secondary stage 6 Maths teacher (2 x classes).
Teachers are responsible for delivering a NESA curriculum which enables students to attain their RoSA and HSC. Teachers are also responsible for nurturing the culture and values of Shoalhaven River College within the student body and school environment.
The successful candidates will possess:
• A passion for alternative education and student re-engagement within this environment.
• An ability to contribute to the vision and articulated culture and values of the school.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build productive relationships and engage with students who may experience barriers in learning and engagement.
• A desire to contribute to students’ achievement academically, socially and personally.
• An innovative approach to student achievement whilst complying with NESA’s regulatory frameworks and required policies and procedures.
The successful candidate will enjoy:
• Support of the principal, a team of support staff (SLSOs and Student Wellbeing Officers) and staff at Kiama Community College Ltd.
• Opportunity to work in a small school setting, enabling attention to be given to the needs of all students.
• Opportunity to work with a like-minded team to positively influence young people at risk of disengaging with education and pathways to work.
To apply for this position, candidates must provide a current CV and respond to the selection criteria (in the application questionnaire, please do not submit a separate document).
Primary Objectives
• Teaching NESA curriculum for specific subjects
• Teaching years 9, 10 and 11 + 12
• Creating and marking assessment tasks
• Reports
• Programming
• Differentiation
• Using the school’s online learning management system.
Role and Responsibilities
• Teach classes according to the NSW Curriculum.
• Complete all administrative tasks and planning for each subject eg programming and marking.
• Participate in meetings and complete supervision of students
• Report on student learning to parents through interviews and reports.
• Work with teaching and curriculum coordinator with Disability provisions
• Maintain teacher accreditation by completing professional development.
Other Duties
• As directed by the Principal.
Essential Criteria
• NESA Accreditation
• Working With Children Check
• National Criminal History Check
• Knowledge and understanding of the NSW curriculum
Highly Desirable Criteria
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of working with secondary students who have complex and diverse needs.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of individualised and flexible curriculum content, pedagogy, and trauma informed practice.
• Have a proven ability to work in a complex multi-disciplinary and collaborative environment with a focus on democratic participatory leadership.
• Have an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and associated educational challenges.
