Musec School Principal

2 months ago

North Ryde, Australia Macquarie University Full time

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Attractive compensation package, including 17% employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading
- Full-time, Fixed term (3 year appointment which may be renewed)
- Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)

THE ROLE

An exceptional opportunity for an outstanding individual to lead the

Macquarie University Special Education Centre (MUSEC)

in the position of MUSEC School Principal. Applications are warmly invited from highly skilled and contemporary educational leaders who are committed to helping students be the best they can be by creating a positive learning environment that tailors to the individual needs of students through evidence informed best practice.

Reporting to the Dean of Macquarie School of Education, the MUSEC School Principal will lead a team of passionate professional educators, comprising of Master Special Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Classroom Assistants, a Speech Pathologist, and a Visual Arts Teacher.

With a comprehensive approach to the way we support students and their families, MUSEC delivers educational programs for students with a range of special learning needs in the years kindergarten to year 6. We are looking for a School Principal who places students at the centre of their educational experience, by cultivating and strengthening a positive teaching, learning and work environment for all staff, students and their families. In addition to leading the MUSEC team, the position will be responsible for the co-ordination and supervision of post-graduate students on placement in the school.

ABOUT YOU

Accredited with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), you will have a recognised teaching qualification and a postgraduate qualification in Special Education. You will have a proven track record of successful educational leadership, including exceptional strategic and operational skills in an educational setting.

With extensive experience teaching in primary classroom environments, you are an innovative educator, able to cultivate and strengthen teaching and learning programs in a collaborative team environment.

Your background in developing and implementing evidence-based literacy and numeracy, teaching programs and resources, ensures that you possess high levels of ability and confidence in managing a school environment to meet the needs of primary aged students with a range of special learning needs. As an exemplifier of continuous improvement, you will have extensive and varied experience in education and strong knowledge of best practice and research in the special education field.

With excellent communication skills, you enjoy building a collaborative community environment, and are flexible and resilient in your approach.

ABOUT US

The

Macquarie School of Education

is one of the largest providers of initial and postgraduate teacher education in Australia. The School delivers teacher education courses in early childhood, primary and secondary education, as well as programs in inclusion, special education and disability studies. Our mission is to be a global leader in education and an institution of service and engagement which delivers a transformative learning experience and impactful research. We are committed to maximising opportunities for children, families, schools and communities through research, teaching, learning and advocacy.

Established in 1975,

MUSEC

is an independent school located on-campus in a purpose-built Phillip Cox designed building neighbouring the Macquarie School of Education. MUSEC is a research-based special school that caters for 44 primary aged students with special learning needs, including mild or moderate intellectual disability, autism, and/or a language disability. MUSEC School aims to support the development of each child to their maximum potential in both academic and classroom self-management skills.

Key features of the MUSEC program include:
- Intensive small group classes in literacy and numeracy by specialist teachers- Program adjustment based on progress monitoring, ensuring a truly individualised program- Assistance with learning classroom self-management skills- Assistance in the development of speech and language skills- Collaboration with parents- Assistance for students’ transition to their next educational setting

At MUSEC, we aim to develop each child to their maximum potential in both academic and classroom self-management skills. We are passionate about creating a positive attitude towards learning, providing personalised instruction by specialist teachers and implementing teaching principles based on the latest research.

Primary Accountabilities- Oversee the implementation and development of all educational programs in MUSEC School, in particular literacy, numeracy and behaviour management ensuring consistency with research and evidence-based practices- Supervise the teaching team and other school staff, including Master Special Education Teachers, Specia

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