Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support - Dubbo College South Campus

NSW Government; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 179,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubbo College South Campus, part of the NSW Department of Education, seeks a Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support. This strategic non-teaching role drives school-wide inclusion and improves learning, wellbeing and independence for students with disabilities.

Located in Regional NSW, the position leads Teaching and Learning, Staff Development and Community Engagement, with a focus on equity and high expectations for all students.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead a school-wide culture that values inclusion and equity.
• Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with students, families, staff and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead a school-wide culture of inclusion and equity aligned to the inclusion statement.
• Drive improvement in learning, wellbeing and independence for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with staff and the community to implement reasonable adjustments and monitor outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusion

Data-informed practice

Collaboration

Education

Special education qualifications

Job description

Location

Regional NSW

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $203,159.00. This position attracts a base salary of $179,255.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Dubbo College South Campus

Principal Network Wambuul-Macquarie

Staffing Area Dubbo

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 68823744

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

18-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, non-teaching, leadership role dedicated to inclusion, with a focus on leading improvement in the learning, wellbeing, and independence of students with disabilities. The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support shares the broader educational imperatives of the Deputy Principal position but with the explicit focus of driving a school wide culture of inclusion, including high expectations and improved outcomes for students with disability.

The roles are located in mainstream schools with seven or more support classes and are aligned to the Department's Deputy Principal role statement, emphasising: Leading Teaching & Learning, Developing Self & Others, Leading Improvement, Innovation & Change, Leading the Management of the School, Engaging & Working with the Community.

Dubbo College South Campus is part of Dubbo College, a three-campus collegiate enrolling approximately 1700 students located in the central west of NSW. South Campus is one of two junior campuses with a current enrolment of 650 students in Years 7 to 10. There are 9 Specialist Support classes with an enrolment of 76 students. 48% of students identify as Aboriginal and are supported by an Aboriginal Education Officer, Clontarf, NASCA and a school funded Aboriginal School and Community Engagement Officer. With a focus on excellent student outcomes in an environment of inclusion, tolerance for difference and pursuit of equity, the campuses of Dubbo College have established a reputation for providing high level opportunities for all. The College focuses on academic, sporting and cultural outcomes for students whilst valuing citizenship and contribution to the community. The school has strong links with the Local Dubbo AECG, external agencies and TAFE.

Specific Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria:

• Demonstrated ability to lead a school-wide culture that values and promotes inclusion and equity and applying the principles of the inclusion statement for students with disability.
• Demonstrated expertise and proven successful experience in supporting students with disability, which may include relevant tertiary qualifications in inclusion or special education.
• Demonstrated capacity to develop staff capacity to promote learning and wellbeing growth for students with disability through evidence-informed practices and fostering a culture of support for all students.
• Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with students, their families, staff and allied health professionals to collaborate on reasonable adjustments, including implement, monitor and adjust, to maximise learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with disability.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of available and appropriate options for transition to the setting that is best for individual student growth in all areas of learning and wellbeing.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to improve outcomes for students with disability and inform the Strategic Improvement Plan to develop, monitor and evaluate measures for students with disability.

General Selection Criteria 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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