Head Teacher - Technology and Applied Studies - Illawarra Sports High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Design & Technology
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
2 September 2026
Posted 19 Aug 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
100.4
80 teaching · 20.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
926
Indigenous students
17%
Language other than English
20%
Girls vs boys
380 girls · 546 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Illawarra Sports High School was established as a partially selective sports high school in 1998 and currently enrols 1026 students drawn from across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Sutherland councils. The school's diverse student population includes students from varying cultural backgrounds, 17% Aboriginal students, and an Autism Support Unit called Elouera with seven classes. The school has an established reputation for sporting success and growing academic expectations, with committed teaching staff who encourage students to embody values of being respectful, responsible learners.
Role description
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Illawarra Sports High School was established as a partially selective sports high school in 1998. Enrolment numbers for 2026 are at 1026 students and talented athletes are drawn from across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Sutherland councils. The student population is diverse with students from varying cultural backgrounds and there is an Autism Support Unit, Elouera, that currently consists of eight classes. There is also a significant enrolment of Aboriginal students (18%) and we are committed to closing the gap between the educational outcomes of indigenous and nonindigenous students. Illawarra Sports High School has a very committed teaching and non-teaching staff and has an established reputation for sporting success and a growing reputation for emphasising high academic expectations of all students. Students are encouraged to follow the school values of being respectful responsible learners.