Head Teacher Special Education – Parkes High School

Mobile; Nice (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkes High School seeks an experienced Head Teacher Special Education to lead inclusive teaching and curriculum development in a dynamic rural NSW setting. The role focuses on improving learning outcomes for students with disabilities, coordinating resources, and guiding a dedicated team of educators.

You will collaborate with senior staff to plan and review programs, engage families and the wider community, and drive strategic directions across the school campus.

Qualifications

• Approval to teach in NSW is required and may involve ongoing process if not held.
• Ability to lead planning, implementation and review of curriculum and teaching programs for improved outcomes.
• Experience as a member of school executive leadership addressing whole-school strategies.
• Strong leadership with excellent communication and engagement with staff, students, parents and community.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum design and inclusive teaching programs aligned with school goals.
• Collaborate with staff to implement school strategies and monitor impact on learning outcomes.
• Work as part of the executive team to drive whole-school improvement initiatives.

Skills

Curriculum leadership

Staff development

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Job description

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 Name Sandra Carter
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.

• 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 1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice

1. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs
2. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams
3. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents
4. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning
5. 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.

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 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. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

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