Teacher Geography - Bourke High School ($20K Recruitment Bonus + $5-8K Relocation Support Payment)

Bourke High School · Bourke, NSW
Incentive school

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

Geography

Sector

Government

School type

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

8 April 2026

7 days left

Posted 27 Mar 2026

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About Bourke High School

Enrolment

134

Total students

50%

Boys

50%

Girls

Staffing

26.7

Teaching FTE

12.4

Non-teaching FTE

ICSEA

714

ICSEA value

1st percentile · Lower SES

Diversity

1%

EAL/D Background

81%

Indigenous students

Source: ACARA My School data

Bourke High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Bourke, NSW. The school holds Connected Communities School designation, reflecting its deep engagement with the local community and its commitment to equity and excellence for all students. The school operates under the Connected Communities Strategy and an Aboriginal Education Consultative Group Partnership Agreement, building respectful partnerships with students, families, and the wider community to support personalised learning, cultural identity, wellbeing, and post-school pathways. These frameworks shape how the school approaches student support and community relationships across all year groups. Bourke High School offers a range of specialist programs and support structures. The Clontarf Academy operates on site, providing targeted support for young men. A dedicated Support Faculty creates a nurturing environment that enables students with additional needs to participate and succeed in mainstream settings, while high potential and gifted education is also a recognised specialism. Explicit teaching practices underpin classroom delivery across the school, with a focus on clarity and deep understanding. The Music Faculty stands out as a distinctive offering, with access to acoustic instruments and studio recording equipment, and active collaborations with Yellowbelly Studios. This provides students with hands-on experience in a professional recording environment, extending learning beyond the standard curriculum. Strategic priorities centre on equity and excellence alongside personalised learning through collaborative partnerships. As the vision states, the school is "dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable learning environment where every student has the opportunity to achieve excellence," with continuous improvement as a guiding principle across all areas of school life.

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Role description

Teacher Geography - Bourke High School ($20K Recruitment Bonus + $5-8K Relocation Support Payment) - 0000B8N9
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Location

 Regional NSW    
Advertisement Number A900154322

Number of Positions

 1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at up to $156,253.00. Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.
School Name Bourke High School
Principal Network Connected Communities Team 1
Staffing Area Bourke
 FTE 1.000
Contact Name Kay Dunbar
Contact Phone number 02 6872 2522
Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

 08-Apr-2026, 4:00:00 PM

Job Category

 Teachers

Organisation

 Teaching Service 
Position Information 

Bourke is located in the Northwest region of NSW and is a historic outback town on the banks of the Darling River, famed for welcoming travellers. Bourke offers relaxation, heritage landmarks and a rich Indigenous culture, as well as thrilling outdoor adventure in the nearby national parks.

 Bourke High School has an enrolment of 124 students, with 86% of students identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. The school is located 370 km northwest of Dubbo and has well-maintained grounds and a strong focus on student wellbeing, community engagement and quality teaching and learning. The school features a strong vocational education and training focus in all years. Its basic purpose is to offer a strong, inclusive and comprehensive academic and vocational curriculum while still providin…

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