Teacher Special Education - Wauchope High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
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)
63.6
48.2 teaching · 15.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
9.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
458
Indigenous students
28%
Language other than English
2%
Girls vs boys
227 girls · 231 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Wauchope High School is a comprehensive, coeducational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12 in Wauchope, NSW. The school offers a broad secondary education across the full range of year groups, supported by specialist programs in high potential and gifted education, learning support for students with additional needs or disability, and English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) support. Student wellbeing and inclusive learning are central to how the school operates. Student Learning Support Officers work directly in classrooms alongside teachers, providing hands-on assistance to students who need additional support. Dedicated learning and wellbeing teams complement this in-class presence, ensuring that students across the ability spectrum have access to tailored guidance and pastoral care. The school's vision centres on becoming the leading choice for local families by delivering strong academic outcomes, meaningful wellbeing support, and clear pathways that prepare students for life beyond school.
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Wauchope High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school proudly situated on Birpai Country in the Hastings Valley on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Serving a vibrant rural community, the school has an enrolment of approximately 450 students, including 23% of students who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school is recognised for its strong community partnerships, inclusive culture and commitment to providing aspirational pathways that enable students to thrive academically, vocationally and personally.
Wauchope High School has a proud tradition of excellence and high expectations, with generations of students achieving success across diverse fields including education, agriculture, trades, business, sport, the arts and community leadership. The school is deeply valued within the local community and is recognised for devel…