Hunter River Community School
Metford, NSW, 2323
School profile
ACARA
School type
Co-educational
Year range
U
School staff (FTE)
29.6
15.8 teaching 路 13.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
4.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
70
Indigenous students
11%
Language other than English
15%
Girls vs boys
19 girls 路 51 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Hunter River Community School is an established K-12 School for Specific Purpose serving 71 students with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities and associated conditions, located on Wonnarua traditional country in Metford. The school operates as part of the Ka-ai Boorlang Local group of Schools and serves a diverse student population from six local government areas, with 10.14% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, 8.69% in Out of Home Care arrangements, and 3% with English Language Proficiency needs. With eleven classes each staffed by a full-time Specialist Teacher and School Learning Support Officer, the school prioritises personalised instruction and uses evidence-based practices, individualised strategies, and adaptive technologies to respond to students' unique communication and learning needs. Teaching and learning is guided by high expectations, personalised planning, and a deep commitment to inclusive education.
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Pay and agreement
Graduate
$90,117
Starting salary
Top of scale
$137,861
Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city