Assistant Principal Special Education - Wollondilly Public School

NSW Department of Education; Coomba Park; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education Wollondilly Public School seeks a skilled educator to lead the Special Education division within a mainstream public school. You will drive capacity-building, inclusive teaching, and evidence-based practices to support student growth.

You will collaborate with staff, parents and the community, design quality programs, and manage resources to ensure equitable outcomes. An unconditional teaching approval and WWCC clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 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

• Lead a high-functioning Special Education division within a mainstream public school context.
• Initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs and assessments.
• Build capacity of staff and teams through coaching and collaboration.
• Plan and manage resources effectively to support teaching and learning.
• Engage with students, staff, parents and the wider community.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Educational leadership

Communication

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Full Approval to Teach (NSW)

Job description

Wollondilly Public School is an innovative, dynamic and inclusive primary school located within the township of Goulburn in the Southern Tablelands. At present, school enrolments consist of both mainstream classes and 3 support classes - Mild Intellectual Disability (IM), Multi-Categorical (MC) and an Early Intervention Unit (EIU), with an overall enrolment of 415 students. Approximately 5% of students are from a language background other than English and 8% identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Students come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. The school has a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 105. At Wollondilly, we are committed to providing rich programs to develop skills in technology, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration to enable students to reach their full potential. Through our PBL values (Safe, Respectful and Responsible), we are empowering students to take responsibility for their learning and behaviour. The school is developing a culture of evidence based, data informed decision making and aims to build the capacity of all teachers to lead, improve learning and innovate. Wollondilly is active in the performing arts and sporting areas and provides opportunities for student participation in pursuits beyond the classroom including sports, dance, recorder, band and choir. Wollondilly Public School enjoys strong community support and has a very supportive Parents and Citizens' Association (P&C). Our school has provided opportunities for stakeholders to engage and give voice to what was important to our school community allowing us to make three clear directions (Student Growth & Attainment, Developing Staff Expertise and Striving for Success) for our school as we continue to strive for excellence. In addition to the general selection criteria, successful experience, knowledge and skill to lead a high-functioning yet complex Special Education division within a mainstream public school context.

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

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. 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 of 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.