Southport State High School has over 200* full- and part-time staff, volunteers, contractors and community support representatives providing quality education and care in a clean, safe and supportive environment for your student.
We employ more than 110 teachers who deliver tuition across a wide variety of subject areas from years 7 to 12.
Our support services include career guidance, indigenous support, chaplaincy, school nurse, computer technicians, scientific assistants, teacher aides, janitorial and grounds staff, cleaners and office staff.
Our deans are dedicated to junior and senior students and they work closely with students and their families to resolve support issues and look after student well-being.
*Staff numbers change from time to time to cater for new enrolments.
Executive Team
Executive Principal: Nigel Hughes
Principal Senior School: Damien Burke
Principal Junior School: Jason Hassard
Deputy Principal, Years 11 & 12: Tom Sullivan
Deputy Principal, Years 9 & 10: Josh Neumann
Deputy Principal, Years 7 & 8: Katrina Bayldon
Business Manager: Tracey Davis
Teaching Staff
Parents and Caregivers can email the student’s teacher directly through the Compass Parent Portal. Please visit the 'School Documentation' section on Compass for a full and complete staff contact list.
General Enquiries
For all general enquiries, please refer to the
Contact Us page.