Head Teacher Special Education - Parkes High School

NSW Police Force; Dubbo; Vor Ort; AUD 154.000 - 174.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Parkes High School in regional NSW seeks a Head Teacher Special Education to lead our dedicated SPED program within a comprehensive secondary setting. You will oversee curriculum, literacy and numeracy initiatives, and support students with diverse needs.

The role requires Unconditional teaching approval, strong leadership, collaboration with staff, parents and the wider community, plus a commitment to Aboriginal education policy and inclusive practice across the school.

Qualifikationen

• Approval to teach is required.
• Ability to lead curriculum and assessment development.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills required.
• Knowledge of Aboriginal education policy and inclusive practice.

Aufgaben

• Lead planning, implementation and review of curriculum and programs.
• Drive whole-school improvement and strategic directions.
• Engage staff, students, parents and community to improve learning outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Behaviour management

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

Aboriginal education policy

Ausbildung

Full teaching approval

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - Head Teacher Special Education - Parkes High School (0000BEZT)

Head Teacher Special Education - Parkes High School - 0000BEZT

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Location

Regional NSW

Advertisement Number

A900157837

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Parkes High School

Principal Network Mitchell

Staffing Area Orange

FTE 1.000

Contact Phone number 0436695374

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

28-Oct-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Parkes High School (enrolment 465 students, including 26% Aboriginal students) is proudly a NSW Department of Education comprehensive secondary school that provides education to an expanding rural community in the central west of NSW. The school attracts equity funding and is focusing on quality teaching, differentiation, literacy and numeracy. Parkes High School has developed a dedicated STEM teaching space and partnerships with universities. Parkes High School is a Stronger Smarter and a Positive Behaviour for Learning school and is part of the Henry Parkes Learning Community. The school operates within a highly inclusive model of support for students with disabilities and has seven Special Education classes including a Tutorial Centre. Parkes High School has a proud history of outstanding academic, sporting, cultural and performing arts achievements. Parkes High School also offers a range of Vocational Education and Training courses delivered across the school.

Specific Selection Criteria

• Approval to teach students and/or demonstrated successful experience with Behaviour Difficulties or Emotional Disturbance or Mild or Moderate Intellectual Disability or Autism.
• Capacity to lead colleagues to plan, implement and review curriculum and evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning programs, resulting in improved learning outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a dynamic member of the school executive leadership team to lead initiatives that address whole school strategic directions and systems negotiated targets.
• Demonstrated enthusiastic, proactive leadership with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to engage and inspire staff, students, parents and the wider community.

General Selection Criteria

• 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.

Conditions

An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity.

Special Notes

• This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.
• 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.
• 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.

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge theircontinued connection to their country and culture.