Head Teacher Special Education - Muswellbrook High School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Special Education
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
11 November 2026
Posted 29 Oct 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
7-12
School staff (FTE)
80.8
62.1 teaching · 18.7 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.4:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
648
Indigenous students
31%
Language other than English
7%
Girls vs boys
325 girls · 323 boys
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Muswellbrook High School is a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school serving students in Years 7 to 12, located in Muswellbrook, New South Wales. As a government school, it provides the full range of secondary education across the Hunter Valley region. The school's guiding principle is "Providing quality education in a school that cares," reflecting an emphasis on both academic standards and student wellbeing within the school community.
Role description
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Position Information
Muswellbrook High School, located on Wanaruah land in the Upper Hunter Valley, is an inclusive school of approximately 650 students, with 30% identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Guided by its motto, ‘Striving for Excellence in a School that Cares’, the school fosters academic achievement, wellbeing and personal growth through its Raising Excellence framework. With strong community and industry partnerships, the school provides diverse educational opportunities across academic, sporting, cultural and vocational pathways, supporting students of all abilities to achieve their potential.
The Inclusion and Support Faculty currently comprises eight classes, expanding to ten in 2027, reflecting the school's commitment to inclusive education and meeting diverse student learning needs.
School website https://muswellbro-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/
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