Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Colyton High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Wellbeing
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)
74.6
60.9 teaching · 13.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
765
Indigenous students
11%
Language other than English
42%
Girls vs boys
383 girls · 382 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Colyton High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school located in St Marys, NSW, serving students in Years 7 to 12. Situated in Western Sydney, the school prepares students for demanding and fulfilling futures, with its vision centred on being recognised as an excellent school across local and wider communities while achieving improved performance for every student, teacher, and leader, every year. The school runs a High Potential and Gifted Education program, with trained staff who identify and support gifted students across the school. This dedicated provision ensures that high-achieving students are recognised and appropriately challenged within a comprehensive setting. Colyton High School is staffed by an experienced and dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality education. The teaching staff bring both expertise and commitment to their work, supporting a culture of continuous improvement across all year levels.
Role description
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Position Information
The NSW Department of Education provides, funds and regulates education services for NSW students from early childhood to secondary school, delivering world-class education through its public schools and providing funding support to non-government schools. We employ, develop and support teachers, leaders and other staff to deliver the best outcomes for students and to advance the wellbeing of Aboriginal people.
About the Role
Student Support Officers work within the school community to enhance student wellbeing and learning outcomes in partnership with the wellbeing team and the school counselling service. Student Support Officers provide individual and targeted wellbeing support and whole of school wellbeing initiatives and programs that are evidence-based. They have a pivotal role in working collaboratively with external agencies and creating referral pathways for stude…