Head Teacher Technological and Applied Studies - Parkes High School

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Parkes High School (enrolment 545 students, including 30% Aboriginal students) is proudly a NSW Department of Education comprehensive secondary school that provides education to an expanding rural community in the central west of NSW. The school attracts equity funding and is focusing on quality teaching, differentiation, literacy and numeracy. Parkes High School has developed a dedicated STEM teaching space and partnerships with universities. Parkes High School is a Stronger Smarter and a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and is part of the Henry Parkes Learning Community. The school operates within a highly inclusive model of support for students with disabilities and has six Special Education classes and a Tutorial Centre. Parkes High School has a proud history of outstanding academic, sporting, cultural and performing arts achievements. Parkes High School also offers a range of Vocational Education and Training courses delivered across the school. Parkes High School is surrounded by broad acre farming, sheep and cattle enterprises and is building strong positive relationships with our agricultural community. The school participates in local and regional shows and competitions and has achieved outstanding results with the Dubbo Wether Challenge and Junior Judging at the Royal Easter Show.