Head Teacher Science - Walcha Central School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Science
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
18 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
K-12
School staff (FTE)
30.4
21.8 teaching · 8.6 non-teaching
Students per teacher
10.6:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
230
Indigenous students
27%
Language other than English
27%
Girls vs boys
119 girls · 111 boys
Socio-educational background
Below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
Walcha Central School is a K-12 central school located in Walcha, NSW, serving students from Kindergarten through to Year 12 within a single campus. The school operates with a strong sense of community partnership, with students, staff, and the broader Walcha community working together to deliver a quality education that encourages all students to develop leadership skills and a sense of responsibility. A distinctive feature of the school is its consistent program of religious education, delivered by community members, reflecting the close relationship between the school and the local community. The school is staffed by highly qualified and professional personnel and provides a friendly, safe, and highly resourced learning environment for its students.
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Walcha Central School has a student enrolment of 242, comprised of 47% K-6 and 53% 7-12, in the unique setting of a central school. 29% of students identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, along with 5% of students from other cultural backgrounds. The staff and parent groups have a deep commitment to the school focusing on equity, growth, wellbeing and learning success for all students. An enthusiastic staff of all career levels, strive to lead learning for all students supported by extensive professional learning and in class Student Learning Support Officers.
Walcha Central School provides a vast array of curricula and extra-curricular activities. There are strong programs in sport, agriculture, primary and secondary debating, public speaking, choir and band. Experienced teachers focus on learning support along with high potential & gifted education, with participation and success in many competitions. There are strong ties to University of New England a…