Head Teacher Human Society and its Environment - Kurri Kurri High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
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)
100.4
78 teaching · 22.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
11.8:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
917
Indigenous students
28%
Language other than English
4%
Girls vs boys
442 girls · 475 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Kurri Kurri High School is a comprehensive coeducational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Kurri Kurri, NSW. Established in 1956, the school has deep roots in the local community and holds a strong connection to the region's rich Aboriginal history and culture, which it actively honours as part of its identity. The school offers a broad curriculum that extends well beyond the standard academic program. Vocational pathways are a clear strength, with School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBAT) and a range of VET classes available to senior students seeking practical, career-focused learning. The school's vision — to create exceptional citizens by providing a world class, dynamic and exciting curriculum through exceptional teaching — is reflected in the variety of initiatives it runs. These include the Clontarf Academy, which supports the engagement and development of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys; the Dream Together Program; Project Humble, a beekeeping initiative; and the S.P.O.R.T. Representative Sports Program, which provides pathways for students with representative sporting talent. The school's facilities support a wide range of student interests and pursuits. A dedicated performing arts facility provides space for creative and cultural expression, while a Fitness Hub caters to the physical development of students. Learning environments across the school are designed to support study, sport, creativity, and technology, reflecting the breadth of opportunities available to students.
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Kurri Kurri High School is set in the semi-rural area of the Hunter Valley. It is a proud local high school that has served the community since 1956. Many families have generational patronage to the high school and these strong local links to community continue to offer opportunities for our students. The school population ranges between 900 and 930 including classes in our Special Education faculty. The school has dedicated programs for approximately 25% of students who proudly identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school's motto is 'Creating Futures', which embodies the range of pathways we aim to provide for our students. Student voice is valued and fostered through SRC, Interact, Clontarf, Dream Together and Junior AECG to help to make decisions in improving and shaping our school's future.