Job Description
Teaching Service
Reference number
0000B4KC
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
Location
Sydney Region
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
Eastern Creek
School Name
Colyton High School
Staff Area
Mount Druitt
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Colyton High School is a comprehensive high school with a current enrolment of over 730 students including 11% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, 18% English as an additional Language or Dialect and 40% Language Background Other than English students. The school is located in the western suburbs of Sydney, near St Marys and is part of the Eastern Creek Principal's Network. Colyton High School is committed to providing comprehensive quality learning opportunities for students from a range of cultural and social backgrounds, providing an innovative and engaging curriculum within a strong focus on supporting student wellbeing and supporting the learning needs of all students. The school has an established Special and Inclusive Support Unit with one IM Support Class and two Multi-Cat (IM/Autism) Classes. Students are offered a diverse range of academic courses of study, supported through the delivery of school and TAFE delivered VET opportunities utilising outstanding trade training facilities. The school offers wide range of extracurricular programs including sporting, and creative and performing arts programs. The school embraces technology at all levels and students have excellent access to in-school technology. There is a strong emphasis on student leadership programs and effective student representation. The school runs highly successful learning support and wellbeing programs to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Colyton High School is part of the Colyton Learning Community, producing successful middle school programs with partner primary schools. The school proactively builds and benefits from strong parent partnerships as well as community partnerships with local businesses, tertiary education institutions and non-government organisations.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Industrial Technology - Timber and Technology Mandatory.
Commitment to work collaboratively within a dynamic and cohesive faculty with the capacity to contribute to faculty and whole school initiatives that meet the learning and wellbeing needs of all students. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive learning relationships with teachers, students and parents, working cooperatively to improve student outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement quality, innovative and engaging teaching programs and assessments incorporating technology, which differentiate the curriculum to meet the learning needs of a diverse student body, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
Reference number
0000B4KC
Occupation
Teachers
Work type
Location
Sydney Region
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
Eastern Creek
School Name
Colyton High School
Staff Area
Mount Druitt
Closing date
15 April 2026 at 4:00pm
Position Information
Colyton High School is a comprehensive high school with a current enrolment of over 730 students including 11% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, 18% English as an additional Language or Dialect and 40% Language Background Other than English students. The school is located in the western suburbs of Sydney, near St Marys and is part of the Eastern Creek Principal's Network. Colyton High School is committed to providing comprehensive quality learning opportunities for students from a range of cultural and social backgrounds, providing an innovative and engaging curriculum within a strong focus on supporting student wellbeing and supporting the learning needs of all students. The school has an established Special and Inclusive Support Unit with one IM Support Class and two Multi-Cat (IM/Autism) Classes. Students are offered a diverse range of academic courses of study, supported through the delivery of school and TAFE delivered VET opportunities utilising outstanding trade training facilities. The school offers wide range of extracurricular programs including sporting, and creative and performing arts programs. The school embraces technology at all levels and students have excellent access to in-school technology. There is a strong emphasis on student leadership programs and effective student representation. The school runs highly successful learning support and wellbeing programs to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Colyton High School is part of the Colyton Learning Community, producing successful middle school programs with partner primary schools. The school proactively builds and benefits from strong parent partnerships as well as community partnerships with local businesses, tertiary education institutions and non-government organisations.
Selection Criteria
Approval to teach Industrial Technology - Timber and Technology Mandatory.
Commitment to work collaboratively within a dynamic and cohesive faculty with the capacity to contribute to faculty and whole school initiatives that meet the learning and wellbeing needs of all students. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive learning relationships with teachers, students and parents, working cooperatively to improve student outcomes.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement quality, innovative and engaging teaching programs and assessments incorporating technology, which differentiate the curriculum to meet the learning needs of a diverse student body, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ([email protected]) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion
New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Teacher Technology - Colyton High School position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
