Head Teacher, Special Education & Inclusive Learning

NSW Department of Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rouse Hill High School is seeking a Head Teacher with proven capability to lead inclusive teaching and learning programs. The role requires unconditional teaching approval and demonstrated success with diverse student needs, including behaviour difficulties or disabilities.

Applicants should have strong curriculum knowledge, educational leadership, and the ability to build staff capability while promoting high expectations for student outcomes. Collaboration with families and staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy teacher training and academic qualification requirements.
• Approval to teach or demonstrated success with student behaviour or disability needs.
• Ability to develop and review individualised learning, wellbeing and transition plans.
• Strong understanding of Life Skills curriculum and evidence-based practices.

Responsibilities

• Initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice.
• Lead and design inclusive teaching and learning programs.
• Build staff capacity and manage performance of individuals and teams.
• Establish inclusive learning environments and resource planning.
• Engage staff, parents and the community to support wellbeing.

Skills

Successful teaching experience

Curriculum knowledge

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Resource planning

Aboriginal education policy

Education

Unconditional teaching approval

Job description

Rouse Hill High School is seeking a Head Teacher with proven capability to lead inclusive teaching and learning programs. The role requires unconditional teaching approval and demonstrated success with diverse student needs, including behaviour difficulties or disabilities.

Applicants should have strong curriculum knowledge, educational leadership, and the ability to build staff capability while promoting high expectations for student outcomes. Collaboration with families and staff is essential.