Principal Level P4 - Cheltenham Girls High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
English as Additional Language
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
11 November 2026
Posted 29 Oct 2026
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Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
109.1
92.7 teaching · 16.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
15.5:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
1,436
Language other than English
79%
Girls vs boys
1,436 girls · boys
Socio-educational background
Well above the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Cheltenham Girls High School is a comprehensive girls' school in the Hornsby region with an enrolment of 1,475 students, of whom 79% come from non-English speaking backgrounds. The school is committed to excellence across all areas of student achievement and is characterized by dedicated, highly experienced staff and articulate, involved parents. Strategic priorities include strengthening school-community partnerships, supporting literacy and curriculum differentiation across all key learning areas, and delivering high-quality teaching in every classroom.
Role description
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Position Information
Cheltenham Girls' High School is a large, high-performing comprehensive girls' high school with a strong history of girls' education and a culturally diverse school community. With an enrolment of approximately 1,496 students, including 81% from a non-English speaking background, the school combines high expectations for learning with a strong commitment to student wellbeing, inclusion and belonging. The school provides a broad range of academic, creative, sporting and extracurricular opportunities, including differentiated teaching strategies for EAL/D, learning support and high-potential and gifted education. Strong academic performance is complemented by a culture that values authentic student voice, leadership and active participation in school life. Cheltenham Girls' High School has highly experienced staff committed to professional learning, evidence-informed teaching and continuous improvement, supported by an engaged and culturally diverse parent and wider school community. The school's culture is un…