Teacher Technological & Applied Studies - Ryde Secondary College

Posted 22 Oct 2026

About Ryde Secondary College

Ryde Secondary College is a co-educational high school in Ryde, NSW, catering to students from Year 7 to Year 12. The college is led by Principal Mrs Cassy Norris and offers a broad educational environment that spans a range of learner profiles and needs. The college's specialist offerings reflect a commitment to serving students across the full ability spectrum. These include an academically selective cohort, a high potential and gifted education program, and a dedicated support unit — making Ryde Secondary College a school that accommodates both extension and additional learning needs within the one campus. Strategically, the college focuses on student growth and attainment through data-driven teaching practices, with quality differentiated teaching as a cornerstone of classroom delivery. Personalised learning is supported through small group tuition, ensuring students receive targeted assistance alongside mainstream instruction. Attendance is actively monitored and responded to using attendance data, and student wellbeing is embedded within a supportive learning culture. The college also prioritises pathways and partnerships to broaden opportunities for students as they progress through secondary education. The college's vision positions student voice and leadership as central to its culture, with an aspiration to develop resilient, caring, and successful learners who become "respectful and confident global citizens." Diversity is seen as a driver of innovation and opportunity, preparing students for the challenges of a complex and dynamic world.