Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Picton High School

Picton High School · Picton, NSW

Employment

Full time, Permanent

Subject

English as Additional Language

Sector

Government

Teaching level

Secondary

Salary range

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Closing date

4 November 2026

13 days remaining

Posted 22 Oct 2026

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About Picton High School

School type

Co-educational

Year range

7-12

School staff (FTE)

122.1

95.7 teaching · 26.4 non-teaching

Students per teacher

12.4:1

teaching FTE basis

Total enrolments

1,182

Indigenous students

12%

Language other than English

9%

Girls vs boys

592 girls · 590 boys

50%
50%

Socio-educational background

Below the Australian average

More disadvantage Average More advantage

Source: ACARA My School data

Picton High School is a comprehensive, coeducational secondary school serving students from Year 7 to Year 12, located in Picton, New South Wales. Under the leadership of Principal Luke Farthing, the school operates with a clear focus on preparing students for post-school goals while fostering confidence, innovation, and responsibility. The school's specialist offerings span STEM, creative arts, high potential and gifted education, and sport, providing students with diverse pathways to develop their strengths and interests. These specialisms sit alongside a strategic priority to deliver engaging and challenging learning opportunities, with new facilities supporting this work across the school. Picton High School's strategic direction emphasises a culture of high expectations and lifelong learning, developed in close collaboration with families. Developing future-ready students is a central institutional priority, with staff working to equip young people with the skills and dispositions needed beyond school. The school's vision captures this intent directly: "to provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students can excel academically and personally, preparing them for post-school goals and to be confident, innovative, and responsible citizens."

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Role description

Head Teacher Personal Development, Health and Physical Education - Picton High School-0000BEAG
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LocationSydney Region
Advertisement NumberA900159108
Number of Positions1
Total Remuneration Package:Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School NamePicton High School
Principal NetworkWollondilly
Staffing AreaCampbelltown
FTE1.000
Contact NameLuke Farthing
Contact Phone number4677 1242
ContactSchool Admin-99999999
Closing Date04-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM
Job CategoryTCH Other
OrganisationTeaching Service

Position Information

Picton High School has approx 1,280 students including 11% of students from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and 5% of students from an English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) background. The school also has eleven support classes to accommodate the 70 students with identified learning and support needs. We are located southwest of Sydney between Camden and Mittagong and have a regional outlook. There are seven primary schools in our drawing area. Approximately 100 teachers and support staff work to provide a quality education for our students. Our community is a working community with a strong sporting ethos. Our parents want the best for their children including post-school opportunities for employment, training, and university. Community input for the development of our Situational Analysis was undertaken by surveys and phone interviews as well as updates in our school newsletter. Advice w…

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