Head Teacher Teaching & Learning - Merrylands High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Leadership
Sector
Government
School type
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
8 April 2026
Posted 27 Mar 2026
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855
Total students
49%
Boys
51%
Girls
75.5
Teaching FTE
18.9
Non-teaching FTE
915
ICSEA value
14th percentile · Lower SES
89%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Merrylands High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school with an enrollment of 850 students, of whom 82% come from a non-English speaking background. The school's strategic directions prioritize student growth and attainment, collaborative practices in numeracy and attendance, and connection to the community. There is a strong focus on academic achievement, student engagement, Positive Behaviour for Learning, innovative technology, meaningful community participation, and whole school professional learning aligned to these strategic directions.
Role description
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
2Closing Date
08-Apr-2026, 4:00:00 PMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceMerrylands High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school (enrollment 870 students, including 82% students from a non-English speaking background). The school’s strategic directions are, Student Growth and Attainment, Collaborative Practices in Numeracy and Attendance and Connection. There is a strong focus on academic achievement, student engagement, Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), innovative technology, meaningful community participation and whole school professional learning aligned to the school’s strategic directions.
- Demonstrated capacity to plan, prepare and deliver high quality professional learning to support staff in meeting school and system priorities.
- Demonstrated expertise in …