Mudgee High School, Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI 115), was established in 1916 as a comprehensive, co-educational secondary school and sits in the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. Mudgee is situated in the Central West of NSW with the school located within the Mudgee CBD and a member of the Mudgee Principals’ Network. The school's enrolment is803 at the commencement of 2026 including a Support Unit with nine classes, with students from diverse socio–economic backgrounds, including 20% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 2% of students speaking English as a second language or dialect (EALD).

The school has strong ties with the Aboriginal community and a close association with the Mudgee Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). It has continued to enjoy the support of the Mudgee community including its businesses, the school's partner primary schools, and Mudgee TAFE. The school regularly hosts practicum teachers in training from Charles Sturt, New England, Newcastle and Wollongong Universities.

There is a sustained focus on explicit teaching and learning strategies that promote student growth and equity. High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) opportunities for students in all four domains.

The school has a proud tradition of providing quality and highly successful programs in the creative arts, sport and extra curricula activities. It also prides itself on developing safe, respectful and responsible learners in an innovative and inclusive environment.

The school values the input of community members through the Parents and Citizens' Association.

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Mudgee High School, Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI 115), was established in 1916 as a comprehensive,



co-educational secondary school and sits in the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people. Mudgee is situated in the Central West of NSW with the school located within the Mudgee CBD and a member of the Mudgee Principals’ Network. The school's enrolment is803 at the commencement of 2026 including a Support Unit with nine classes, with students from diverse socio–economic backgrounds, including 20% of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and 2% of students speaking English as a second language or dialect (EALD).

The school has strong ties with the Aboriginal community and a close association with the Mudgee Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). It has continued to enjoy the support of the Mudgee community including its businesses, the school's partner primary schools, and Mudgee TAFE. The school regularly hosts practicum teachers in training from Charles Sturt, New England, Newcastle and Wollongong Universities.

There is a sustained focus on explicit teaching and learning strategies that promote student growth and equity. High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE) opportunities for students in all four domains.

The school has a proud tradition of providing quality and highly successful programs in the creative arts, sport and extra curricula activities. It also prides itself on developing safe,



respectful and responsible learners in an innovative and inclusive environment.

The school values the input of community members through the Parents and Citizens' Association.

General Selection Criteria

1. High level educational leadership with the skills to lead and manage a complex public school focused on the delivery of high quality education
2. Ability to lead and manage rigorous and inclusive whole school teaching and learning programs
3. High level communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build positive relationships and engage all levels of the school and educational community
4. Ability to lead and manage the development and performance of staff to improve teaching and learning
5. Ability to plan systems and manage resources effectively and equitably to enhance teaching and learning
6. Capacity to lead staff in implementing the Department's Aboriginal education policy and to ensure quality outcomes for Aboriginal people

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach. In addition to the general selection criteria,

- A highly collaborative, consultative, and dynamic leader committed to engaging all stakeholders to build trust and genuine partnerships, demonstrating an authentic commitment to fostering and sustaining a positive, culturally responsive workplace for all communities.
- An approachable and accessible instructional leader with demonstrated capacity to drive an inclusive student centric culture of high expectations that aligns with the NSW Plan for Public Education.
- A strategic and community-minded leader actively connecting school improvement priorities with the needs, strengths and aspirations of the local community, visibly advo

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