Head Teacher — Special Education & Inclusive Leadership

NSW Police Force; Sydney; On-site; AUD 154,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone High School in Sydney Region seeks a Head Teacher Special Education to lead an Inclusive Education Unit and oversee programs for students with diverse learning needs. The role focuses on implementing individualised education plans, managing behaviour and transition services, and fostering strong partnerships with families and external agencies.

The school serves around 800 students with a broad curriculum from Years 7 to 12 and a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach special education and/or experience and expertise in leading a faculty that effectively meets student needs, including intellectual disabilities, autism and complex communication and behaviour needs.
• Proven experience in the development, implementation and review of individualised education plans, behaviour and risk management plans and transition programs that promote inclusive learning environments that are age appropriate and meet the diverse learning, wellbeing and support needs of students with disability.
• 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.

Skills

Special education leadership

Inclusive education

Communication skills

Educational leadership

Job description

Riverstone High School in Sydney Region seeks a Head Teacher Special Education to lead an Inclusive Education Unit and oversee programs for students with diverse learning needs. The role focuses on implementing individualised education plans, managing behaviour and transition services, and fostering strong partnerships with families and external agencies.

The school serves around 800 students with a broad curriculum from Years 7 to 12 and a dedicated team.