Head Teacher Special Education - Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
17 June 2026
Posted 9 Jun 2026
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784
Total students
61%
Boys
39%
Girls
56.5
Teaching FTE
15.1
Non-teaching FTE
1,104
ICSEA value
85th percentile · Higher SES
38%
EAL/D Background
4%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus is a coeducational government secondary school located in Leichhardt, NSW, serving students in Years 7 to 10. The school operates under the leadership of principal Craig Marland and holds a particular focus on middle years schooling, reflecting a deliberate approach to the developmental stage that spans early adolescence through to mid-secondary education. The school's curriculum is differentiated and inclusive, designed to challenge students of all abilities while supporting each individual to reach their potential. Staff work to develop effective communicators, creative thinkers, and problem solvers within a caring and respectful environment. Families and the broader community are active partners in this educational approach, contributing to a school culture grounded in the values of respect, responsibility, and learning. The school's vision articulates a commitment to innovative learning opportunities and a broad, high-quality education in which students are supported to become resilient, responsible, and independent learners who value diversity and social justice.
Role description
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Position Information
Sydney Secondary College Leichhardt Campus is a partially selective co-educational Years 7–10 campus, with approximately 785 students. The school includes a support unit led by a Head Teacher for students with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities and autism. About 22% of students are English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EALD) learners, and 4.2% identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school’s focus on Explicit Teaching aligns with the School Excellence Plan 2024–2027, with high expectations for academic achievement. We provide a supportive environment addressing adolescents’ personal and social development, including transition programs from primary school and to the Senior Campus at Blackwattle Bay. Positive Behaviour for Learning is embedded across all SSC campuses, promoting respect and wellbeing. Our commitment to innovative, rigorous, and future-focused education fosters lif…