Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Hunter Sports High School is a partially selective public high school with 940 students. The school is one of the newest and most modern schools in the state, offering a unique state-of-the-art learning environment that caters for both academic and sporting excellence.

As a member of the Waiyarang Community of Schools, we welcome students from local schools including Windale, Wiripaang and Mt Hutton Public Schools. The school enjoys a strong reputation for providing a supportive environment for the 21% Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander student population. We enjoy a close partnership with the local Minimbah Aboriginal Educational Group which has enhanced our inclusive programs in Aboriginal culture.

We also cater for students from around the Hunter and Central Coast regions who come to Hunter Sports High School to participate in our Talented Sports Program. Our school also caters for students with special needs with four dedicated Support Unit classes which includes IO, AU, IM and ED. The school is committed to the pursuit of innovative teaching and learning practice as evidenced by the “Big Picture” program. The school is recognised for providing multiple pathways for students including a very strong focus on vocational education. The school enjoys significant partnerships with local community and business groups which support school operations and enhance student opportunities.

The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, non-teaching, leadership role dedicated to inclusion, with a focus on?leading improvement in the learning, wellbeing, and independence of students with disabilities. The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support?shares the broader educational imperatives of the Deputy Principal position but with the explicit focus of driving a school wide culture of inclusion, including high expectations and improved outcomes for students with disability.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria,

2. Demonstrated expertise and proven successful experience in supporting students with disability, which may include relevant tertiary qualifications in inclusion or special education.

3. Demonstrated capacity to develop staff capacity to promote learning and wellbeing growth for students with disability through evidence-informed practices and fostering a culture of support for all students

4. Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with students, their families, staff and allied health professionals to collaborate on reasonable adjustments, including implement, monitor and adjust, to maximise learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with disability.

5. Deep knowledge and understanding of available and appropriate options for transition to the setting that is best for individual student growth in all areas of learning and wellbeing.

6. Demonstrated ability to use data to improve outcomes for students with disability and inform the Strategic Improvement Plan to develop, monitor and evaluate measures for students with disability.

**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**:
It is anticipated that this position will commence on Day 1 Term 1 of the 2024 school year.

**Special Notes**:
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