Teacher - Nowra Public School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
18 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-6
School staff (FTE)
50.9
38.5 teaching · 12.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
517
Indigenous students
33%
Language other than English
9%
Girls vs boys
260 girls · 257 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Nowra Public School, established in 1862 on Dharawal Country, is a vibrant learning community situated centrally in Nowra across two campuses serving K-2 and 3-6 students. With approximately 510 students, the school draws from a diverse population where Aboriginal students comprise approximately 33%, and features six support classes alongside three autism classes and three multi-category classes. The school maintains a strong focus on Aboriginal culture and history throughout its curriculum, fostering a culturally responsive environment where staff actively engage with the local AECG. Committed to student wellbeing and personalised support, the school emphasises evidence-based teaching through Explicit Teaching, Equity for Excellence, and High Potential and Gifted Education programs, while building sustained partnerships with families and the wider community.
Role description
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Established in 1862, Nowra Public School is situated on Dharawal Country and 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 and 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.
Nowra Public 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 and individual students through differentiation, inclusion and partnerships with stakeholders. Our hig…