We’re excited to welcome several new teachers and leaders to our school for the 2026 school year. Now in Week 2, they have hit the ground running by getting to know students, families and colleagues, and quickly becoming part of our school community.

Our newest team members include early career teachers Ms Marton, Mr Schneid, Ms Barich, Ms Cornish and Ms Nguyen, who we are thrilled to have launching their career in education at our school.

We also privileged to be welcoming back to Nuriootpa High School some familiar faces who have previously been part of our staff, including Ms Mattiske and Ms Jones, plus NHS old scholar Ms Brown.

Passionate and experienced inclusive education teachers Ms Walsh and Ms Burton will be working with our Inclusive Education and Special Classes this year.

Each of our new staff members brings a range of experience, fresh ideas and a strong commitment to supporting our students to learn, grow and thrive. We know they will each make a positive impact in our school community and are glad to have them join our team at Nuriootpa High School.

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Back row: Ms Samantha Whitington HASS/Science Teacher & Year 9 Leader, Ms Tracey Walsh – Inclusive Education Teacher, Ms Adla Mattiske – Deputy Principal, Ms Alison Marton – Music teacher, Ms Tara Burton – Inclusive Education Teacher, Ms Olivia Jones – Wellbeing Leader. Front row: Mr Jarryd Schneid – HASS & Digital Technologies Teacher, Ms Hayley Barich – HASS Teacher, Ms Shania Cornish – Science & Agriculture Teacher, Ms Trang Nguyen – Mathematics Teacher. Absent: Ms Beth Brown – Director of Inclusive Education, Ms Yuhao Wu – Mathematics Teacher