Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies ($20k Recruitment Bonus plus $5-8k Relocation Support Payment) - Chatham High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
22 April 2026
Posted 8 Apr 2026
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493
Total students
57%
Boys
43%
Girls
53.4
Teaching FTE
16.8
Non-teaching FTE
814
ICSEA value
3rd percentile · Lower SES
5%
EAL/D Background
47%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Chatham High School is a large comprehensive high school serving the town of Taree and adjacent rural and coastal areas with an enrolment of approximately 550 students. Approximately 49% of the student population is of Aboriginal descent, and the school maintains a close connection to its local community through diverse cultural programs. The school offers a broad academic and vocational curriculum supported by programs including CHACE (a Curriculum Extension program), a Talented Athlete Program in stage 5, and a well-resourced Senior Support Centre for stage 6 students. Staff are noted for their caring attitude and commitment to high expectations for all students, with a culture that values student leadership and continuous improvement in teaching practice.
Role description
Position Information
Chatham High School is a large welcoming comprehensive high school that services the town of Taree and adjacent rural and coastal areas with an enrolment of approximately 550 students. The school is seeking an energetic leader who will continue to grow our TAS faculty, following a recent re-furbishment of our technology learning spaces and staff appointments.
Approximately 49% of students enrolled at Chatham High School are of Aboriginal descent and the school enjoys a close connection to the local community through a wide variety of cultural programs. The school has a mix of experienced and early career teaching, support, administrative and executive staff, noted for their caring attitude and commitment to high expectations for all students.
A broad academic and vocational curriculum is supported by diverse cultural and extra curricula programs offered by the school to enhance student r…