Assistant Principal Special Education – Bourke Public School ($5-8K Relocation Support Payment)

Mobile; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support payment

Job summary

Bourke Public School in regional NSW is seeking an Assistant Principal Special Education. The role offers a total remuneration package of 174,015 AUD, including a base salary of 153,531 AUD, with leave loading and superannuation.

Closing date is 11 November 2026. The school emphasises Positive Behaviour for Learning and Aboriginal education initiatives, with relocation support up to 8,000 AUD for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities, behaviour difficulties and autism.

Education

Full approval to teach Special Education

Job description

Assistant Principal Special Education – Bourke Public School ($5-8K Relocation Support Payment) – 0000BFFW
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Location

Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A900160106

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 Bourke Public School
Principal Network Connected Communities Team 1
Staffing Area Bourke
FTE 1.000
Contact Name Margaret Gordon-Poole
Contact Phone number 02 6872 2051
Contact School Admin – 99999999

Closing Date

11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service
Position Information Bourke Public School draws its enrolment from the Shire of Bourke, situated on the banks of the Darling River, including the immediate township and surrounding areas in the far North West of NSW.

The school has a current enrolment of approximately 149 students (including 76.5% Aboriginal students and 3 Support classes). The school has a supportive Parents and Citizens Association and Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG). Our talented, motivated and caring staff inspire children to have a love of learning using innovative and challenging educational programs and pedagogies.

Bourke Public School has a strong focus on Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL), Digital Technologies and targeted and individualised Learning and Support processes.

In 2012, the school became part of the Connected Communities Strategy. Connected Communities is a strategy to drive improved educational outcomes for Aboriginal children and young people. The strategy positions schools as community hubs that broaden the influence of the community and school leadership in the delivery of key services that support children and young people from birth through school into further training, study and employment.
Specific Selection Criteria In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with moderate and severe intellectual disabilities, behaviour difficulties and autism.
• Demonstrated exemplary classroom practice to support the diverse academic and wellbeing needs of students with additional needs.
• Understanding and sensitivity to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students from low socio-economic status communities.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to work in partnership with parents/carers, therapists, agencies, School Learning Support Officers and Aboriginal Education Officers.
• Demonstrated skills to lead and model high quality, engaging differentiated literacy and numeracy programs that prepare learners for the future.

General Selection Criteria 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
6. 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 Successful applicants may be entitled to a relocation support payment**of $5,000 to $8,000 for eligible applicants.**

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.

Please note: 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 obligated to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.