Executive Leader, Special Education – Youth Justice Campus

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education is seeking a dynamic educator to lead a specialised program in Dorchester Education and Training Unit, Campbelltown. The role focuses on high-quality teaching for students in a youth justice context, with a emphasis on wellbeing, inclusion and culturally responsive practices.

The successful candidate will drive school improvement, support staff, and balance teaching with essential administrative duties, while engaging with Aboriginal education priorities and diverse

Qualifications

• Approval to teach special education or demonstrated capability to teach students with behavioural difficulties and emotional disturbance.
• Unconditional full approval to teach is required.
• Vaccination requirements may apply per NSW Health and Department of Communities and Justice.
• Include WWCC clearance number in the application.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare is essential.
• Ability to lead, inspire and support staff while balancing administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Initiate school improvement and drive whole-school strategic directions.
• Foster an inclusive, culturally responsive school culture, prioritising wellbeing and belonging.
• Lead staff development, capacity building and professional learning.
• Balance classroom teaching with the administrative demands of a youth justice education setting.
• Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and diverse backgrounds.
• Coordinate resources to support teaching and learning in a secure setting.

Skills

Special education

Educational leadership

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Job description

NSW Department of Education is seeking a dynamic educator to lead a specialised program in Dorchester Education and Training Unit, Campbelltown. The role focuses on high-quality teaching for students in a youth justice context, with a emphasis on wellbeing, inclusion and culturally responsive practices.

The successful candidate will drive school improvement, support staff, and balance teaching with essential administrative duties, while engaging with Aboriginal education priorities and diverse