Teacher Special Education - Kanahooka High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
26 August 2026
Posted 13 Aug 2026
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581
Total students
52%
Boys
48%
Girls
64.5
Teaching FTE
19.5
Non-teaching FTE
912
ICSEA value
13th percentile · Lower SES
11%
EAL/D Background
21%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Kanahooka High School is a secondary comprehensive school located in Kanahooka, NSW. Established in 1974, the school has developed close ties with its local community and carries the motto "Towards a Better World." The school has a strong tradition of sporting excellence, with many former students going on to achieve recognition at state, national, and international levels. This culture of high performance extends into specialist offerings that include a technology focus, sporting excellence programs, and dedicated student welfare initiatives. Academically, Kanahooka High School delivers a high potential and gifted education program, providing structured pathways for students whose abilities and aspirations extend beyond the standard curriculum. The school's vision centres on fostering high academic and social expectations, equipping students with foundational skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their fullest potential within an inclusive environment. Facilities available to students include basketball courts and access to swimming facilities at the nearby Port Kembla Swimming Pool.
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Kanahooka High School is a comprehensive secondary school located on the lands of the Wadi Wadi people of the Dharawal Nation in the Southern Illawarra region. The school has a student population of 598, with 22.58% of students identifying as having an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and 4.18% of students from a non-English speaking background.
The school is committed to inclusive, student-centred educational practices and fostering a culture of high expectations, engagement and achievement. Kanahooka High School provides a broad range of academic, cultural, sporting, creative and vocational opportunities, supported by a dedicated and collaborative staff.
The school's Support Unit currently comprises ten specialist classes and will expand to eleven classes in 2027. The unit includes Autism (AU), Mild Intellectual Disability (IM), Mod…