Assistant Principal Special Education - Grafton Public School

NSW Government; Grafton; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Grafton Public School in Regional NSW seeks an experienced Assistant Principal Special Education to lead the Support Unit and strengthen inclusive practices. You will work across the school to ensure equitable access and tailored programs for students with diverse needs.

The role requires strong leadership, collaboration with teams and external agencies, and the ability to develop differentiated teaching and learning programs that improve student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach infants and/or primary.
• Experience leading special education programs.
• Ability to build partnerships with students, parents and community.
• Lead development and evaluation of differentiated teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Support Unit and strengthen inclusive practices.
• Collaborate across the school and external agencies to improve outcomes.
• Oversee resource planning, staffing and program development.

Skills

Educational leadership

Inclusion & equity

Collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Principal Special Education - Grafton Public School (0000BC70)

Assistant Principal Special Education - Grafton Public School - 0000BC70

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number A900157294

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Grafton Public School

Staffing Area Clarence/Coffs Harbour

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 66421000

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

07-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Grafton Public School is a vibrant and dynamic learning community situated across split site campuses, separately catering for both Infants and Primary students. Our Support Unit comprises 7 specialised classes, with approximately 50 students receiving tailored programs designed to meet their individual learning needs. Our school has 500 students in total, including a significant cohort of 130 students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Grafton Public School has established an excellent reputation for Inclusive Education. Inclusion forms the foundation of our school, guiding our everyday practice and culture. We believe every student should have equitable access to high-quality learning experiences, giving each child the opportunity to shine. Our teachers and support staff are deeply committed to fostering a positive, supportive environment where all students feel valued and empowered.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Support Unit Assistant Principal to join our executive team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in maintaining and strengthening our inclusive practices, leading the Support Unit, and working collaboratively across the school. If you share our passion for student success and inclusion, and are ready to uphold our high standards and reputation, we welcome your application for this rewarding leadership opportunity.

Specific Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary

• Approval to teach and lead special education and/or demonstrated experience teaching students with mild, moderate and severe intellectual disabilities, autism, emotional disturbance, behavioural needs and associated sensory processing and regulation needs.
• Demonstrated ability to build authentic, culturally responsive partnerships with students, parents and the wider school community to promote an inclusive school culture.
• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including teachers, support staff, external agencies and allied health professionals to improve student outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to lead the development, implementation and evaluation of differentiated teaching and learning programs and assessments that respond effectively to students’ individual, diverse and complex learning needs.

General Selection Criteria

1. 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people from 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 .

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.