Head of Special Education & Inclusion Leader

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

Job summary

Melonba High School in New South Wales is seeking a Head Teacher Special Education to lead inclusive teaching programs across multiple classes. The role focuses on delivering high-quality educational experiences for students with diverse learning needs, and on promoting inclusive practices across the school community.

The successful applicant will work with families, external agencies and the school executive to design supportive strategies, monitor progress and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High level understanding of the learning and support requirements of students with disabilities, including demonstrated expertise in supporting students with complex needs.
• Demonstrated ability to be a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader with the capacity to develop inclusive, trusting relationships with the students, families, external agencies and the wider community.
• Demonstrated capacity to lead a faculty with vision and purpose fostering collective teacher efficacy and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning to meet the needs of students with a diverse range of additional learning needs.
• A demonstrated capacity to work as part of a school executive team to continue a school-wide culture and practice of inclusion, equity and ongoing improvement.
• 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 the delivery of high-quality educational programs to students with diverse learning needs across 3 classes.
• Implement inclusive teaching practices, curriculum adaptations, and support strategies.
• Collaborate with others to sustain inclusive culture and equity.
• Work with the school executive team to drive improvement in teaching and learning.
• Engage with students, families and external agencies to support welfare and engagement.

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Resource planning

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration with families

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Job description

Melonba High School in New South Wales is seeking a Head Teacher Special Education to lead inclusive teaching programs across multiple classes. The role focuses on delivering high-quality educational experiences for students with diverse learning needs, and on promoting inclusive practices across the school community.

The successful applicant will work with families, external agencies and the school executive to design supportive strategies, monitor progress and drive continuous improvement.