Teacher Technology and Applied Studies - Gosford High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Design & Technology
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
7 October 2026
Posted 24 Sep 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
85.8
71.6 teaching · 14.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
14.9:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,067
Indigenous students
1%
Language other than English
63%
Girls vs boys
464 girls · 603 boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Gosford High School is a coeducational, academically selective secondary school located in Gosford on the Central Coast of New South Wales, catering to students in Years 7 through 12. As the only academically selective high school in the Central Coast region, it draws high potential students from across the broader area, making it a distinctive and regionally significant institution. The school operates with a vision of fostering an inspired and ethical community of learners and leaders, and its strategic priorities reflect this commitment across four areas: academic excellence through diversity and opportunity, a safe and inclusive environment, a culture of wellbeing and belonging, and sustained excellence in teaching and leadership. Gosford High School offers a range of programs specifically designed to challenge and extend its high potential student cohort. These include a High Performance Students Unit and an acceleration program, alongside specialist offerings in gifted and talented education. The school's approach to high potential and gifted education is a defining feature of its curriculum and learning culture. The school's staffing includes a dedicated wellbeing team, reflecting its strategic priority around student wellbeing, belonging, and engagement. Facilities and resources are oriented toward supporting student growth across academic and personal dimensions.
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Gosford High School is a selective high school catering for the needs of highly academic students. The current enrolment is 1075 students from Year 7 to Year 12. Gosford High School strives to ensure excellence through diversity and opportunity. The school provides a safe and supportive environment which supports high potential and gifted students to reach their potential. The ethos of academic excellence and personal best are at the core of the school’s vision and purpose. The school community is diverse with approximately 45% of students from language backgrounds other than English. This provides the school with a rich cultural context that encourages and celebrates tolerance and difference. Diverse and experienced staff bring a range of expertise and passion to the school. Student wellbeing, strong learning connections and part…