Jack Maslen
Finley High School, NSW
Yorta Yorta
Early Career Teacher
Jack Maslen, a Maths and Human Society and its Environment teacher at Finley High School in south-west New South Wales, has enhanced learning experiences for students at his outer regional school, with an enrolment of 303. Through his endeavours and initiatives, Jack has inspired students to pursue studies and careers they might not otherwise have considered.
Subjects that Jack teaches include Years 7 to12 Maths and Years 11 to12 Business Studies and Economics. To help spark interest in careers that involve advanced mathematics, Jack introduced a Year 10 extension class, which led to an increase in enrolments in advanced and extension maths in the senior years. He also reintroduced Economics into the curriculum which is having a lasting impact with students who took this course now considering careers in finance/economics and two of his students being accepted into the UBS Young Women’s Leadership Academy in 2023.
Jack fosters collaboration at his school through the Finley High School Collaboration Initiative and Quality Teaching Rounds, sharing knowledge from professional learning courses with his colleagues that are improving teaching practices across the school. His 2023 ‘opt-in’ collaboration program evolved into a school-wide initiative, promoting an open-door culture to enable better teaching quality for the benefit all students.
Jack is well-respected within his school community and as the Year 6 to 7 Transition Coordinator. His efforts to ease school transitions have strengthened community ties and enriched student experiences. With aspirations to become a Head Teacher, Jack wants to further his professional development in curriculum, wellbeing, and leadership.