Head Teacher Special Education - General - J J Cahill Memorial 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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298
Total students
57%
Boys
43%
Girls
39.3
Teaching FTE
11.6
Non-teaching FTE
987
ICSEA value
41st percentile · Average SES
66%
EAL/D Background
7%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
J J Cahill Memorial High School is a comprehensive, coeducational secondary school located in Mascot, NSW, catering to students in Years 7 through 12. The school's guiding philosophy is to empower all students to develop the skills, knowledge and values necessary to reach their full potential, supported by collaborative, professional teaching.
Role description
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Position Information
J. J. Cahill Memorial High School is in Mascot, a fast-growing residential area. The school has a solid focus on community and works closely with families to support the learning and wellbeing needs of all students. JJCMHS strategically targets growth in literacy and numeracy and delivering quality teaching and learning underpinned by evidence-based practices and improved student learning outcomes. The school provides an environment that promotes engagement in learning, challenging students to strive for success.
The school takes a trauma-informed strengths-based approach to student learning and utilises the Positive Behaviour for Learning framework to explicitly and collaboratively define the school’s values and encourage students to actively participate in their own learning, developing prosocial behaviours and responsible attitudes towards the school and the community.
JJCMHS caters for the needs of students with a wide range…