Head Teacher - Human Society and Its Environment - Warrawong High School
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
HSIE
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 19 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
92.7
69.7 teaching · 23 non-teaching
Students per teacher
8.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
591
Indigenous students
11%
Language other than English
44%
Girls vs boys
287 girls · 304 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Warrawong High School is a co-educational Years 7-12 high school with a total student population of 610 students, reflecting significant cultural diversity with 45% of students from language backgrounds other than English representing 25 different nationalities, and 11% identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school hosts the region's only Intensive English Centre and the Bayview Education Centre special education unit serving 88 students across 9 classes, alongside one of the region's first school-based permaculture and community gardens promoting sustainable living. Part of the Lake Illawarra North network forming a collaborative Warrawong Community of Schools, the school is home to the Illawarra Academy of STEM Excellence in partnership with local industry including BlueScope. The school emphasises explicit teaching strategies and comprehensive wellbeing structures that foster inclusive, safe learning environments for its diverse and dynamic community.
Role description
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Warrawong High School is a diverse, inclusive and aspirational learning community that proudly reflects the cultural richness of contemporary Australia. Located within the Lake Illawarra North network, we work closely with our Warrawong Community of Schools to strengthen educational opportunities and pathways for young people across our local community.
With approximately 565 students, our school community brings together young people from diverse cultural, linguistic and social backgrounds. Around 46% of students have a language background other than English, with students and families representing more than 29 nationalities and 37 languages other than English. A further 11% of our students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, enriching our school through culture, identity, connection to Country and community. With a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 166, we are committed to creating o…