Head Teacher Special Education - Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
28 October 2026
Posted 19 Oct 2026
Details look wrong? Report an errorAbout Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus
School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-10
School staff (FTE)
81.3
64.9 teaching · 16.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
13.2:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
854
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
40%
Girls vs boys
335 girls · 519 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus is a diverse and inclusive middle school (Year 7-10) with a current enrolment of 834 students, comprising selective and comprehensive streams alongside support classes for autism and physical disabilities. Located on the harbour foreshore at Rozelle, the school leverages its stunning waterfront setting to offer distinctive programs including kayaking, rowing, and foreshore-based academic enrichment, while delivering a broad and innovative curriculum encompassing subjects such as Philosophy, Marine Biology, Psychology, and STEM. The college prioritises student wellbeing through targeted transition support and a comprehensive support team including wellbeing leaders, year advisers, and a dedicated LGBTQAI+ coordinator, complemented by programs such as Wellbeing Wednesday. SSC Balmain also delivers high-potential gifted education programs and operates an HSC Acceleration Program for Year 10 students.
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Position Information
Sydney Secondary College Balmain Campus has an enrolment of approximately 800 students. Our middle school setting comprises selective and comprehensive streams, along with support classes for autism, with a new IO/AU class planned for 2027. Our school also delivers high potential gifted education programs and enrichment opportunities for student learning in academic, creative, physical and socio-emotional domains, with entry into these programs via a competitive process. SSC Balmain Campus is located on the harbour foreshore at Rozelle, presenting both challenges and opportunities. On a sloping block rich with vibrant vegetation, students and staff navigate several steps around the site, supported by two lifts for those less mobile, whilst enjoying stunning harbour views. We take advantage of our waterfront setting by offering sports such as kayaking as well as foreshore based academic enrichment programs. Curriculum …