Head Teacher Learning & Support - Gunnedah High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
20 May 2026
Posted 7 May 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 school within the Connected Communities Strategy. Located 78 kilometres west of Tamworth in the New England region of NSW, it serves students from Gunnedah and surrounding rural communities, including Boggabri, Mullaley and Somerton. With a current enrolment of 421 students, 53% of whom identify as Aboriginal—the school is committed to meeting diverse learning needs through personalised pathways and career-focused opportunities.
The school includes a Special Education Unit comprising five MC classes, one IM class, and a Tutorial Centre, ensuring every student is known, valued and cared for. Gunnedah High places strong emphasis on achievement and participation across academic, cultural and sporting domains, celebrating success both within the school and the wider community. This inclusive and supportive environment fosters pride, engagement and holistic development, delivering quality edu…