Student Support Officer - Full Time - Ongoing - Wauchope High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
Wellbeing
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
8 September 2026
Posted 27 Aug 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Wauchope High School
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.
Role description
.
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 s…