Assistant Principal Special Education

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

Position Information:

Revesby Public School is situated thirty kilometres south-west from the centre of Sydney.

The school is in a residential area in close proximity to both Revesby railway station and the M5 toll road.

The school has an enrolment of 332 students with 78% of the population having language backgrounds other than English. The school has thirteen mainstream classes and three support classes for students with disabilities.


The Revesby Public School Community values academic excellence that recognises progress, effort and achievement leading to lifelong learning; excellence in teaching through a commitment to continuous professional learning; equity for all; diversity where the whole school community values and respects individuals and their beliefs; a safe, happy and caring environment where all stakeholders are known, cared for and valued.

Strong partnerships with the community aims to improve student learning.

The school provides comprehensive extra-curricular programs in sport, creative arts, debating and public speaking. Revesby Public School has a dedicated staff, composed of both early career and experienced teachers. The staff is supported by a strong collegial approach to ongoing professional development. The parent community is actively engaged in the school and has high expectations for teaching and learning.


There will be a strong focus on whole school community knowledge, understanding and the use of effective practices and strategies to support student wellbeing enabling students to connect, succeed and thrive.

We have identified the need to move towards deeper reflective practices based on quality data analysis.

Ensure the use of both qualitative and quantitative data (statistics and stories), using consistent, rigorous and ethical data collection methods.

There will be a focus on Feed Forward sessions dedicated to routinely and systematically collecting data, supporting systems and structures in place to record and analyse data, and promoting engaging in regular collaborative analysis of data with colleagues.

We will look to embed reflective practices not just in school planning, but also in all teaching and learning practices.

This reflective practice will involve a deeper use of data to inform all processes and practices across the school.

Selection Criteria:

In addition to the general selection criteria,

  • Approval to teach and/or expertise in special education, to improve learning outcomes for students with complex needs, autism, behavioural support needs and/or mild to moderate intellectual disabilities.
  • Exemplary accessible leader with high level organisational skills needed to balance classroom teaching with a complex leadership role including administrative duties.
  • High level knowledge of the Disability Standards for Education and thorough knowledge of departmental policies, procedures and legislation, keeping students at the centre to ensure individual needs are met.
  • A solution focused, flexible leader who possesses exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster successful partnerships with all key stakeholders including all school staff, families, external agencies and community members.

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 policies

Conditions:

Special Notes:

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