Deputy Principal Inclusion & Support - Picnic Point High School

Educationhq; Picnic Point; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education seeks a Deputy Principal Inclusion & Support to lead a school-wide culture of inclusion, improve learning outcomes and student wellbeing, and drive equitable opportunities for students with disabilities. The role emphasizes collaboration with families and external agencies, and alignment to literacy, numeracy and wellbeing initiatives.

The position requires a proven track record in educational leadership, curriculum knowledge, assessment, and a commitment to high

Qualifications

• Proven capacity to lead and improve teaching, learning and school practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare; design inclusive programs.
• Educational leadership to build capacity and manage staff performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage students, staff and parents.
• Ability to plan and manage resources to support teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of and commitment to Aboriginal education policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead school-wide culture of inclusion and equity.
• Analyze student data and differentiate programs for diverse needs.
• Lead initiatives that cater to students requiring specialist support.
• Collaborate with parents, carers and external agencies to improve outcomes.

Skills

Inclusion leadership

Educational leadership

Data analysis

Communication skills

Resource planning

Education

Full approval to teach (NSW)

Job description

Deputy Principal Inclusion & Support - Picnic Point High School

The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, 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.

Position Information

The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, 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.

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

Specific Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated capacity to lead and instil a school-wide culture that values and promotes inclusion and equity, applying the principles of inclusive practice for students with disability.

• Demonstrated ability to lead the effective analysis of student data, differentiation of programs and holistic formative assessment practices so all students feel valued and challenged.

• Demonstrated capacity to lead targeted, evidence-informed initiatives that cater to the diverse learning needs of students requiring specialist and intensive support.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams focused on collective efficacy and work collaboratively with parents, carers, and external agencies, to improve learning outcomes and transitions for students with disability.

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.

All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au). The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

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, visitNSW 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 availablehere.

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