Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Gunnedah High School ($20K Recruitment Bonus + $5-8K Relocation Support Payment)
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
29 April 2026
Posted 20 Apr 2026
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438
Total students
50%
Boys
50%
Girls
52.4
Teaching FTE
17.6
Non-teaching FTE
820
ICSEA value
3rd percentile · Lower SES
6%
EAL/D Background
53%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Gunnedah High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Gunnedah, NSW. The school holds designated Connected Communities School status, reflecting its role within a community where partnerships between the school and the wider Gunnedah region are a named strategic priority. A central focus of the school's work is strengthening educational outcomes for Aboriginal students, which shapes planning, staffing, and day-to-day practice across the school. Alongside this, the school provides specialist support across several areas, including high-potential and gifted education, additional needs and disability support, and EAL/D support for students from language backgrounds other than English. Staffing at Gunnedah High School reflects a broad investment in student wellbeing and learning. Teachers bring subject-specific expertise, and student learning support officers work directly within classrooms alongside teaching staff. Learning and wellbeing support teams operate across the school, complemented by dedicated wellbeing and counselling staff who support students' personal and academic development.
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Gunnedah High School is a welcoming, comprehensive Connected Community Strategy High School. Located 78 kilometres west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves Gunnedah and surrounding rural areas, including Boggabri, Mullaley, and Somerton. With a current enrolment of 410 students, 53% identifying as Aboriginal, the school is committed to meeting diverse student needs through tailored learning pathways and career-focused opportunities.
The school features a Special Education Unit with five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre from 2025, ensuring every student is known, valued, and cared for. Gunnedah High emphasises achievement and participation in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits, celebrating student success within the school and the broader community. This inclusive, supportive environment fosters pride and holistic developme…