Head Teacher Special Education - Bass 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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874
Total students
57%
Boys
43%
Girls
71.1
Teaching FTE
17.1
Non-teaching FTE
927
ICSEA value
17th percentile · Lower SES
82%
EAL/D Background
2%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Bass High School is a co-educational comprehensive secondary school located in Bass Hill, NSW, serving students from Year 7 to Year 12 with a current enrolment of approximately 605 students. The school has a notably diverse student population, with more than 78% of students coming from families where English is not the first language. This cultural richness shapes the character of the school community and informs its approach to teaching and learning across all facets of school life. The school operates a special education unit, extending its capacity to support students with a range of learning needs within a mainstream setting. Strategically, the school is focused on quality teaching, advancing literacy and numeracy, supporting student wellbeing, raising student learning outcomes, improving engagement, and increasing retention — priorities that reflect the breadth of work underway to strengthen outcomes for every student. The school's motto, "Tibi Confidas" — meaning to stay true to yourself — underpins the school's approach to student growth, encouraging students to trust their own judgement, follow their convictions, and develop their capabilities with confidence.
Role description
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Position Information
Bass High School is a co-educational high school located in the Canterbury-Bankstown LGA. The school is part of the Chipping Norton Principal Network. Bass High School proudly serves approximately 900 students, with 82% coming from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Approximately 2% of students are from an indigenous background. The school has a support unit for 40 students with autism and mild/moderate intellectual disabilities.
The school receives significant funding through the Resource Allocation Model. Areas of focus for the school are student growth and attainment, purposeful post-school pathways, explicit teaching and student engagement. Bass High School has a commitment to EAL/D education and ensuring success for all students. The school also has a history of success in sport.
The school has an active P&C which has strong connections with the community and is committed to improving opportunities for students.
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