Head Teacher, Special Education & Inclusive Leadership

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone High School is seeking an experienced Head Teacher to provide instructional leadership across the Inclusive Education Unit and broader faculty. You will lead curriculum planning, assessment, and student welfare initiatives, and build inclusive, collaborative relationships with families, external agencies, and the wider community.

The successful candidate will hold full NSW teaching approval with expertise in special education, demonstrate strong communication skills, and drive

Qualifications

• Approval to teach in NSW with full approval.
• Experience leading a faculty meeting student needs incl. intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to build inclusive, trusting relationships with students, families.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate improvement in teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare.
• Educational leadership skills to manage performance of teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a faculty to meet student needs in inclusive education.
• Design and lead inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• Collaborate with external agencies and the wider community.
• Plan and manage resources effectively to support teaching and learning.
• Drive continuous improvement in teaching and learning outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Inclusive education

Communication skills

Collaboration

Curriculum knowledge

Resource planning

Aboriginal policy knowledge

Education

Full NSW teaching approval

Special education teaching approval

Job description

Riverstone High School is seeking an experienced Head Teacher to provide instructional leadership across the Inclusive Education Unit and broader faculty. You will lead curriculum planning, assessment, and student welfare initiatives, and build inclusive, collaborative relationships with families, external agencies, and the wider community.

The successful candidate will hold full NSW teaching approval with expertise in special education, demonstrate strong communication skills, and drive