Head Teacher English - Tenterfield High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English
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)
43.1
31.9 teaching · 11.2 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
267
Indigenous students
19%
Language other than English
3%
Girls vs boys
135 girls · 132 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Tenterfield High School is a rural secondary school serving students from Year 7 to Year 12 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. The school operates with a vision to provide an exciting, challenging, and interesting learning environment where students achieve their personal best, develop as lifelong learners, and become proud, creative, and productive members of the community. The school's location in rural Tenterfield shapes much of its character and curriculum focus. Strong connections to local trades, agricultural shows, and regional competitions give students access to authentic, industry-relevant experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. Agriculture is a defining feature of Tenterfield High School's curriculum. A dedicated Agriculture Program, supported by specialist teachers, is resourced with modern facilities to give students hands-on learning opportunities. Alongside this, the school offers specialist expertise in construction and automotive trades, reflecting the vocational pathways available in the region. The Educational Pathways Program and the TAFE NSW Head Start Program further extend post-school readiness by giving students access to vocational education and training qualifications while still at school. The school also supports students across a broad range of learning needs. A special education unit is housed within the school, with four dedicated support classrooms available for students requiring additional assistance. High potential and gifted education is also recognised as a specialism, ensuring that students performing at the upper end of the ability range are appropriately extended and challenged.
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Tenterfield High School, situated 18 km south of the Queensland border, is a rural school catering for the needs of approximately 250 students including 22% who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The school caters for students with a range of abilities and has 4 multi-categorical classes.
Quality teaching and learning form the basis for excellent educational initiatives. Explicit teaching and high expectations are a focus across the school and literacy and numeracy are embedded in all KLA's. The school achieves excellent HSC results, above state average in several subjects. In 2021 and 2023 we were recognised for showing some of the most improved HSC results in the state. In 2022 and 2023 our reading results showed improvement that was significantly above state average, while our numeracy growth was above statistically like schools and in line with the state average. In 2024 our numeracy growth was ranked first in statistically l…