Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Marrickville High School

Posted 27 Mar 2026

About Marrickville High School

Source: ACARA My School data

Marrickville High School is a comprehensive, coeducational secondary school serving students from Year 7 to Year 12 in the inner-west suburb of Marrickville, Sydney. Led by Principal Steven Holz, the school functions as a local public high school deeply embedded in the thriving Marrickville community, drawing strength from the area's diverse population and the positive impact that diversity brings to school life. The school holds a clear vision: to harness the power of public education to maximise opportunity and foster personal growth, ensuring every member of the community has the chance to thrive and see their goals and aspirations nurtured and celebrated. This shapes an approach centred on broad curriculum access and year-on-year improvement in student achievement. Academically, Marrickville High School offers a range of specialist pathways and programs. A High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) program caters to students demonstrating advanced ability, while a strong emphasis on STEM and creative arts broadens the curriculum offering across the secondary years. Explicit teaching and disciplinary literacy sit at the core of the school's instructional approach, reflecting a strategic priority to build coherent, evidence-informed practice across all faculties. The school's staff are described as incredibly skilled and expert practitioners who bring dedication to nurturing every student. Strategic priorities include maintaining broad curriculum access alongside sustained, measurable gains in student outcomes — a focus that drives both teaching practice and school-wide planning.