Head Teacher English - Prairiewood High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
23 September 2026
Posted 10 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
115.2
95.4 teaching · 19.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,288
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
86%
Girls vs boys
611 girls · 677 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Prairiewood High School is a co-educational, partially selective, comprehensive secondary school located in Wetherill Park in Sydney's South-West region on Dharug land with a stable enrolment of approximately 1,350 students. The school serves a highly diverse student population, with 87% of students having a language background other than English representing 30 countries of origin, and includes approximately 1% Aboriginal students and over 100 refugee students. The school demonstrates an inclusive approach to education, supported by dedicated learning support and EAL/D teaching staff to cater for students with varying levels of adjustment and additional learning needs.
Role description
Position Information
Prairiewood High School is a Year 7 to 12 comprehensive, co–educational and partially academically selective school of 1300 students. The school caters for a diverse student population with 1% of Aboriginal students and 87% of students from a wide range of non–English speaking backgrounds, including over 100 refugee students. The school has four Special Education classes. There are 60 academically selective students in each year group. The school is committed to extending its students within a culture that values excellence in teaching and learning; offers students and staff rich and innovative opportunities for learning and leadership, and actively promotes wellbeing and positive relationships. Find out more on the school website, at https://prairiewoo-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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