Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support - Dubbo College South Campus

NSW Department of Education; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dubbo College South Campus in NSW seeks a Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support to lead a school-wide culture of inclusion for students with disabilities, focusing on learning, wellbeing and independence in a mainstream setting.

The role drives improved outcomes, builds staff capacity, collaborates with families and allied health professionals on reasonable adjustments, and uses data to inform the Strategic Improvement Plan. Strong leadership and equity outcomes are central to the role.

Qualifications

• Lead a school-wide culture of inclusion and equity.
• Support students with disability and develop inclusive teaching.
• Build staff capacity to promote learning and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with families and allied health professionals on reasonable adjustments.
• Use data to inform the Strategic Improvement Plan.
• Experience in educational leadership and managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead teaching and learning improvement with a focus on students with disability.
• Develop and monitor inclusive programs.
• Engage with the community and Aboriginal education initiatives.
• Plan and manage resources equitably.
• Maintain compliance with NSW Education policies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Inclusion & equity

Data-informed decision making

Staff development

Communication & engagement

Curriculum leadership

Aboriginal education policy knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Education or equivalent

Special education inclusion qualifications (preferred)

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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 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 Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here . To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted. For technical support in applying for the role please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.