Leumeah High School is a comprehensive coeducational high school located on Dharawal Country in South Western Sydney. The school community demonstrates deep respect for the traditional custodians of the land where students and staff live, learn, and work. With an enrolment of 710 students, approximately 45% come from a language background other than English, and an additional 9% identify as First Nations students.
The school includes a Support Unit called Bundalong, which currently comprises three Autism Spectrum classes, with a fourth Multi-categorical class in 2026. Leumeah High School offers a broad and future-focused academic curriculum, centred on innovative teaching and learning practices. As an Apple Distinguished School, all students are provided with iPads, enabling access to cutting-edge digital programs that enhance their learning experience.
Faculty teams at Leumeah High School actively implement innovative pedagogy to empower each student to succeed in an increasingly digital world. This is supported by highly dedicated staff who foster a collaborative learning environment extending beyond the classroom. The school’s commitment to improving student outcomes is demonstrated through quality, evaluative teaching practices, staff collaboration, and ongoing professional reflection, underpinned by data-informed practices that guide targeted interventions and measure progress effectively.
Recognised for its outstanding pastoral care and wellbeing programs, Leumeah High excels in social and emotional learning initiatives. Student leadership is nurtured through an active Student Representative Council and Aboriginal Representative Council, with additional opportunities in arts, sports, and school service. Strong partnerships with the local community, external agencies, and engaged parents and caregivers, including a vibrant P&C, are integral to creating a thriving educational environment that supports the success and wellbeing of all students.
1. Approval to teach English 7-12, English Extension 1 & 2 and History 7-10
2. Demonstrated ability to collaboratively develop, implement and evaluate innovative, engaging teaching and learning programs, that differentiate for a diverse range of students’ needs
3. Demonstrated ability to use data and evidence informed practices to maximise student growth and maintain high expectations for all learners
4. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and build positive relationships with students, parents, and the wider school community
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.
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 clear 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.
