Assistant Principal, Special Education & Inclusion Lead

NSW Government; Tamworth; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education in Regional NSW is seeking an Assistant Principal Special Education at Tamworth South Public School. You will lead with a strong focus on inclusive education, managing specialist programs across five classes and driving wellbeing and curriculum initiatives to improve student outcomes.

The role requires exemplary classroom teaching, collaboration with staff and the school community, and a commitment to aligning with Disability Standards for Education.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach Special Education and/or demonstrated successful experience teaching students in a support class with complex needs related to intellectual, physical, communication and mental health disabilities, autism and sensory processing.
• Proven ability to lead and support special education staff, manage specialised programs, and contribute to whole-school leadership with a focus on explicit teaching, inclusive education and Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Strong knowledge of special education legislation, Department of Education policies, child protection, wellbeing frameworks, and current best practices, alongside a commitment to mentoring staff and promoting professional development in special education.
• Deep understanding of diverse learning needs, developmental disabilities, behavioural challenges, and inclusive teaching strategies, committed to fostering an environment that promotes student wellbeing, engagement, and equity.
• Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
• Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
• Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
• Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy

Responsibilities

• Drive the school’s strategic goals in line with the Department of Education’s priorities and Disability Standards for Education.
• Work closely with the principal, staff, and the wider school community to help build a positive, inclusive, research-based and supportive school culture.
• Lead wellbeing and curriculum initiatives for continuous growth and excellent student outcomes.

Job description

NSW Department of Education in Regional NSW is seeking an Assistant Principal Special Education at Tamworth South Public School. You will lead with a strong focus on inclusive education, managing specialist programs across five classes and driving wellbeing and curriculum initiatives to improve student outcomes.

The role requires exemplary classroom teaching, collaboration with staff and the school community, and a commitment to aligning with Disability Standards for Education.