Head of Special Education - Inclusive Learning Leader

Educationhq; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus seeks a dynamic Head Teacher Special Education to lead inclusive learning programs and develop quality teaching practices for students with diverse needs.

You will oversee Supported Learning classes, collaborate with staff and parents, and drive educational outcomes in a community with strong Aboriginal engagement and energetic transition and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• 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 and manage multiple learning programs for students with complex learning needs
• Lead collaborative development of Individual Education Plans to support social, emotional, personal, behavioural and academic learning needs
• Engage and inspire staff, students and the wider community
• Plan and manage resources effectively to support teaching and learning across supported learning classes

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Educational leadership

Communication

Resource management

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Hastings Secondary College Port Macquarie Campus seeks a dynamic Head Teacher Special Education to lead inclusive learning programs and develop quality teaching practices for students with diverse needs.

You will oversee Supported Learning classes, collaborate with staff and parents, and drive educational outcomes in a community with strong Aboriginal engagement and energetic transition and wellbeing initiatives.