Assistant Principal Special Education

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Penshurst West Public School provides quality education for every student. We strive for excellence and equity in our programs supporting all learners to achieve their personal best. Our teachers continuously improve and extend their pedagogical knowledge and practice through high impact professional learning. Staff demonstrate high expectations of themselves as high impact educators and have developed strong collaborative practices within 2 community of schools, one with a dedicated focus to Literacy and the other Numeracy.

Our school enrolment of 258 students reflects an inclusive community of: 11 mainstream classes and 3 Autism support classes.

Every student at our school is known, valued and cared for, and is challenged through the delivery of positive and engaging learning experiences. Learning opportunities are challenging, personalised and facilitated by expert educators. We promote excellence and engage learners through innovative experiences to prepare them as future global citizens. Our teaching and learning environments encourage collaboration, critical thinking and creativity and we meet student's learning needs through curriculum differentiation, providing an appropriate level of challenge and engaging students meaningfully in their learning.

Penshurst West Public School is committed to promoting diverse student achievement through high quality curriculum, leadership and wellbeing programs.

**Selection Criteria**:
1. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach special education and/or extensive experience and expertise in balancing exemplary classroom teaching practice with the complex leadership and management role of an Assistant Principal in a specialised support setting.

2. Demonstrated high-level capacity and expertise in leading teachers to develop and implement innovative and differentiated learning programs designed to enhance engagement of students with additional learning and support needs.

3. Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively with the school executive to lead, manage and implement the school’s strategic directions to improve current and future learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with specific needs.

4. Demonstrated ability to work with families and allied health professionals to ensure reasonable adjustments are made that maximise wellbeing and learning outcomes of students with complex needs, creating a culture of shared responsibility.

**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 policies

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
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