Head Teacher English - Monaro High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
English
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)
56.8
42.8 teaching · 14 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
372
Indigenous students
9%
Language other than English
10%
Girls vs boys
190 girls · 182 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Position Information
Monaro High School is a comprehensive rural secondary school situated in the beautiful town of Cooma, serving the communities of the Monaro district with pride and commitment. Around 370 students from Years 7–12 form a diverse and inclusive student body at Monaro High School, bringing a breadth of cultural and socio‑economic experiences that strengthen our learning environment.
The school enjoys a unique geographic advantage, positioned between Canberra, the Snowy Mountains and the South Coast. This provides staff and families with convenient access to a wide range of lifestyle opportunities - from skiing in winter, to coastal recreation, to shopping and cultural experiences in a major city. Cooma is also located a little over an hour from Canberra International Airport, ensuring fast and easy connection to the region and the rest of the world.
As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, Monaro High School maintains a consistent, positive and struc…