Teacher English - Dapto 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)
98.9
78.1 teaching · 20.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
12.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
988
Indigenous students
10%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
513 girls · 475 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Dapto High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students from Year 7 to Year 12, located in Dapto, New South Wales. As a government school, it operates within the public education system and provides a broad curriculum pathway for students throughout their secondary schooling journey. The school's motto, "strive for higher things," reflects an institutional culture oriented toward ambition and personal growth. This spirit underpins the school's vision to foster an aspirational learning environment where all students receive appropriate levels of support and challenge to reach their individual goals — a commitment to both high expectations and personalised learning.
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Dapto High School consists of 1021 students (inclusive of 49 Special Education students) and 102 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It is renowned for its comprehensive and inclusive approach to education, located in a picturesque setting alongside Mullet Creek and the main South Coast rail line. The school spans a vast 15-hectare area, which includes our expansive farm and sports fields. Our dedicated staff, students, and parents work together to enhance learning outcomes, with a strong focus on digital learning, particularly through our data driven Teacher Professional Learning programs.
At Dapto High, we prioritise student wellbeing, offering a program that supports students in realising their full potential as both learners and responsible citizens.
The school's English faculty is committed to fostering literacy and a love of literature across all stages, and work…