Head Teacher Secondary Studies - Cootamundra High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
4 November 2026
Posted 22 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
36.4
27 teaching · 9.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
7.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
203
Indigenous students
22%
Language other than English
6%
Girls vs boys
95 girls · 108 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Cootamundra High School is a rural comprehensive high school serving Cootamundra and surrounding communities with approximately 220 students, including three multi-categorical support classes integrated into mainstream learning. The school promotes a respectful, inclusive and high-expectation learning environment guided by core values of Respect, Responsibility and Excellence, and stands on Gudhamangdhuray Wiradjuri land with 13% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Students access a broad curriculum including Vocational Education and Training through Cootamundra TAFE, and the school provides targeted wellbeing and learning support through inclusive facilities, strong community partnerships and a Positive Behaviour for Learning framework. Recent upgrades to learning spaces and ICT have enhanced teaching and learning, supported by a strong professional learning culture focused on evidence-based practice and data-driven improvement.
Role description
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Cootamundra High School is a vibrant rural comprehensive school serving 200 students, including 13% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 14% from EAL/D backgrounds. Situated on 4 hectares of Gudhamangdhuray Wiradjuri land, our well-equipped campus offers excellent indoor and outdoor learning spaces that support innovative teaching and learning.
We are proud of our dedicated and diverse staff team, encompassing teachers at various career stages supported by strong middle leadership. Our school values of Respect, Responsibility, and Excellence underpin all we do, creating a welcoming and inclusive community where every student can thrive.
At Cootamundra High School, we partner closely with families, local organisations, and community stakeholders to ensure high-quality educational outcomes. Our guiding mantra, ‘Teachers Teach, Students Learn, Be Kind,’ reflects our shared commitment to high expectations, strong relationships, and a culture …