Reference number

0000BCW4

Occupation

Teachers

Work type

- Location Illawarra & South Coast

Salary Information

Remuneration package valued at up to $156,253.00. Base salary ranges from $90,177.00 to $137,861.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. Base salary rates above the minimum are available depending on experience.

Principal Network

Lake Illawarra South

School Name

Dapto High School

Staff Area

Wollongong

Closing date

23 September 2026 at 4:00pm

Position Information

Dapto High School consists of 1021 students (inclusive of 49 Special Education students) and 102 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It is renowned for its comprehensive and inclusive approach to education, located in a picturesque setting alongside Mullet Creek and the main South Coast rail line. The school spans a vast 15-hectare area, which includes our expansive farm and sports fields. Our dedicated staff, students, and parents work together to enhance learning outcomes, with a strong focus on digital learning, particularly through our data driven Teacher Professional Learning programs. At Dapto High, we prioritise student wellbeing, offering a program that supports students in realising their full potential as both learners and responsible citizens.

The school's English faculty is committed to fostering literacy and a love of literature across all stages, and works closely with the wellbeing team to support engaged, confident learners. We implement practices that promote both academic and personal growth,



aligning with the school's Strategic Excellence Plan and focusing on key initiatives to improve student outcomes. Our approach also includes preparing students for successful post-school pathways, equipping them with the skills and confidence to thrive in future opportunities.

Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach English (7-10) and English (11-12).
- Demonstrated experience in developing teaching practices with a focus on explicit teaching and formative assessment, resulting in an upward shift in student writing outcomes.
- Highly developed interpersonal skills and a demonstrated capacity to contribute collaboratively to quality faculty, and whole-school initiatives, to address the needs of a range of diverse learners.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.



About the NSW Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above.

For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide transparent advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Mat Rhodes 0434 636 928

Application close date

23 September 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Teacher English - Dapto High School (Lake Illawarra)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Lake Illawarra