Teacher Technology and Applied Studies - Sydney Girls High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Design & Technology
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
19 August 2026
Posted 6 Aug 2026
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929
Total students
63.3
Teaching FTE
12.4
Non-teaching FTE
1,193
ICSEA value
99th percentile · Higher SES
91%
EAL/D Background
Source: ACARA My School data
Sydney Girls High School is a selective, academically selective government secondary school for girls in Years 7 to 12, located in Surry Hills, adjacent to Centennial Parklands. Founded in 1883, it holds the distinction of being the oldest state girls' school in New South Wales, a legacy that continues to shape its identity and reputation across Sydney. The school's vision, "Excellence at Sydney Girls High School," underpins its approach to learning and school life. This commitment to excellence is structured around a transparent School Excellence Plan that drives continuous improvement across the institution. Student voice and leadership are embedded in the school's culture, and the school places deliberate emphasis on balanced student life and wellbeing alongside academic achievement. The school offers the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, providing students with opportunities for personal development beyond the classroom. Teaching is delivered by expert staff whose specialist knowledge supports the school's academically selective cohort.
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Sydney Girls High School is an academically selective secondary school with entrance in Year 7 via the NSW Department of Education’s selective school test and subsequently, in Years 8-11, through a school-based enrolment procedure prioritising academic and co-curricular achievement. Situated in Moore Park, with an enrolment of 930 students, 89% of whom are from Non English Speaking Backgrounds, travel from a widespread geographic area to attend the school which is well-known for its academic success and emphasis on co-curricular education. Over and above the intellectual domain, the school actively seeks to foster participation in all domains of the High Potential and Gifted Education Policy, with strong programs in the physical, creative and socio-emotional domains. As the oldest continuous public high school in NSW, the history of the school is a prominent featur…