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Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Closing date
19 October 2026
Posted 11 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Fairhills High School
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
58.8
40 teaching · 18.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.1:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
404
Indigenous students
2%
Language other than English
23%
Girls vs boys
175 girls · 229 boys
Socio-educational background
Around the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Role description
Location Profile
School Vision
Empowering our community to be curious, creative and confident learners.
At Fairhills High School, our vision is more than words, it's a lived experience across our classrooms, corridors and community. This is reflected in our strong results in the Attitudes to School Survey, capturing students¿ perceptions of their school life, and in Year 9 NAPLAN Relative Growth, both of which are consistently well above the state average. These outcomes highlight a school culture where students feel valued, engaged and supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
School Philosophy
Fairhills High School is a vibrant learning community where every student is known, supported and challenged to succeed. We believe every young person deserves a learning environment that empowers them to flourish.
Our values drive respectful and positive relationships across the school. The School Wide Positive Behaviour Framework, high expectations for all community members, and consistency of teaching through the Fairhills Instructional Model create a safe, supportive and engaging learning culture.
We are committed to using innovative and engaging teaching strategies that spark student curiosity and meet their individual learning needs. Through our comprehensive personal growth programs, students are equipped with essential life skills and resilience that extend beyond the classroom.
Local Community
Established in 1973, Fairhills High School is located in Melbourne's outer eastern suburbs and serves a proud and diverse community. With a current enrolment of approxima…