Head Teacher, Special Education & Inclusive Leadership

NSW Department of Education; Willoughby; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Department of Education invites applications for a teaching role at Willoughby Girls High School. The successful candidate will require unconditional approval to teach, with experience in special education and complex needs including autism and challenging behaviours.

You will lead inclusive programs, support colleagues, and strengthen partnerships with external agencies and families. The position emphasizes collaboration, curriculum leadership and using data to improve learning outcomes for

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 support colleagues to plan, implement and review curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs.
• Build the capacity of teaching staff to improve student outcomes.
• Strengthen links with external agencies, parents and the school community to meet students' complex needs.

Skills

Successful teaching

Curriculum design

Educational leadership

Strong communication

Stakeholder relationships

Aboriginal education policy

Job description

NSW Department of Education invites applications for a teaching role at Willoughby Girls High School. The successful candidate will require unconditional approval to teach, with experience in special education and complex needs including autism and challenging behaviours.

You will lead inclusive programs, support colleagues, and strengthen partnerships with external agencies and families. The position emphasizes collaboration, curriculum leadership and using data to improve learning outcomes for