Teacher Careers - Inner Sydney High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 15 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
92.1
77.5 teaching · 14.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,161
Indigenous students
4%
Language other than English
48%
Girls vs boys
493 girls · 668 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Inner Sydney High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students from Year 7 to Year 12, situated in Surry Hills in inner Sydney. The school occupies a distinctive urban setting that shapes its character as an inner-city learning community. The school's physical environment reflects a deliberate investment in contemporary design. Purpose-built furniture supports a flexible and adaptive teaching environment, and learning spaces are specifically designed to allow purposeful movement throughout the day. The overall campus has been developed as a sustainable, stimulating environment intended to support both student and staff activity. The school describes itself as a world class education facility where students are known, valued and cared for, with a focus on agile, innovative and reflective learning supported by parents and key stakeholders. It aims to function as a centre of excellence for contemporary learning, with high quality opportunities delivered in flexible spaces that enable collaboration between students and teachers.
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Inner Sydney High School (ISHS), Inner Sydney High School is a comprehensive co-educational school with a population of 1141 students and is located on the corner of Cleveland and Chalmers Streets Surry Hills, next to Prince Alfred Park in the heart of the city. This unique school opened in 2020 and now with a full cohort of students. The unique design of the school with refurbished heritage buildings and contemporary learning spaces is combined with a 14 level high rise with indoor and outdoor recreational areas. The school is part of a dynamic and diverse educational precinct with a highly engaged community and a highly energised, engaged and connected staff.
The school has a focus on strong academic excellence with the delivery of outstanding teaching and learning programs. The innovative contemporary learning environment supports students to thrive and enjoy their learning. …