HopeTown School
Wyong, NSW, 2259
School profile
ACARA
Year range
U
School staff (FTE)
23.1
11.7 teaching · 11.4 non-teaching
Students per teacher
3.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
43
Indigenous students
35%
Language other than English
4%
Socio-educational background
Well below the Australian average
Source: ACARA My School data
About
Hopetown School is a School for Specific Purposes established in 1986, located on the traditional lands of the Darkinjung people in the Central Coast region. It supports students in Years 3–12 with mental health disorders and other diagnoses who are at risk of disengaging from school, with a maximum population of 56 students and classes capped at 7 students per class. The school prioritises emotional literacy and student wellbeing, creating a safe and inclusive learning environment where personalised educational programs are delivered collaboratively by teaching staff and a dedicated support team. Hopetown places students at the centre of decision-making, fostering a culture of empathy, innovation, and commitment to ensuring every student can learn in a way that suits them best.
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Pay and agreement
Graduate
$90,117
Starting salary
Top of scale
$137,861
Highly Accomplished / Lead Teacher
Super
12.0%
Employer contribution
Under the Crown Employees (Teachers) Award 2024. Full-time equivalent, before allowances.
Work out your pay stepWhat you need to teach here
Required before you can be employed at any NSW school.
Location
Remoteness
Major city