Head Teacher Special Education - Colyton High School

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Colyton High School is a comprehensive high school in the western suburbs of Sydney that provides An extensive range of academic courses, VET opportunities, and an inclusive learning environment. Applicants must meet NSW Department of Education teacher training and qualification requirements and demonstrate leadership and collaboration with students, staff and the community.

The role requires approved teaching qualifications and WWCC clearance, with a focus on delivering high-quality, accessible

Qualifications

• Approval to teach students with emotional disturbance, or mild/moderate intellectual disability or autism.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare.
• Educational leadership to build capacity and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead inclusive teaching programs and design high-quality learning experiences.
• Engage staff, students, parents and the wider community with strong interpersonal skills.
• Plan and manage teaching resources equitably to support learning.

Skills

Leadership capacity

Curriculum knowledge

Life skills focus

Communication skills

Resource planning

Education

Approved teaching qualification

WWCC clearance

Job description

Colyton High School is a comprehensive high school with a current enrolment of over 800 students including 11% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, 18% English as an additional Language or Dialect and 40% Language Background Other than English students. The school is located in the western suburbs of Sydney, near St Marys and is part of the Eastern Creek Principal's Network. Colyton High School is committed to providing comprehensive quality learning opportunities for students from a range of cultural and social backgrounds, providing an innovative and engaging curriculum within a strong focus on supporting student wellbeing and supporting the learning needs of all students. The school has an established Special and Inclusive Support Unit with one IM Support Class and three Multi-Cat (IM/Autism) Classes. In 2027, an additional two Multi-Cat classes will be added to bring the unit to a total of 6 classes. Students are offered a diverse range of academic courses of study, supported through the delivery of school and TAFE delivered VET opportunities utilising outstanding trade training facilities. The school offers wide range of extracurricular programs including sporting, and creative and performing arts programs. The school embraces technology at all levels and students have excellent access to in-school technology. There is a strong emphasis on student leadership programs and effective student representation. The school runs highly successful learning support and wellbeing programs to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities. The school proactively builds and benefits from strong parent partnerships as well as community partnerships with local businesses, tertiary education institutions and non-government organisations.

A pplicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.

• Approval to teach students and/or demonstrated successful experience with Emotional Disturbance or Mild or Moderate Intellectual Disability or Autism.
• Demonstrated enthusiastic, proactive leadership with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, parents and the wider community.
• Capacity to establish and resource inclusive learning environments, including planning and implementing accessible educational spaces that are age appropriate and meet the diverse learning, wellbeing and support needs of students with disability.
• Proven capacity to build staff capability in the development, implementation and review of individualised learning, behaviour, wellbeing and transition plans, with a strong understanding of Life Skills for students with disability, while promoting high expectations and positive student outcomes.

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.

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here . Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept.

Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.