Assistant Principal Special Education

Job Description – Assistant Principal Special Education – General – Windsor South Public School (0000B3OM)

Assistant Principal Special Education – General – Windsor South Public School – 0000B3OM

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900149824

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package

Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name

Windsor South Public School

Staffing Area

Windsor

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

02 4577 3559

Closing Date

26-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Windsor South Public School is located in the Hawkesbury, on the traditional lands of the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation. In 2025, we have an enrolment of 357 students, including 34% Aboriginal students and 19% from a language background other than English. The whole school community interacts within a respectful, responsible and safe learning environment. In 2026, the school will be organised into 14 mainstream classes and three inclusive education classes, including an Early Intervention class.

An enthusiastic and collaborative staff are committed to achieving optimal student learning outcomes through quality teaching practices, inspiring every student to reach their full potential. Evidence‑informed, dynamic learning programs foster a culture where all learners succeed as connected, resilient, creative and curious thinkers. The curriculum is supplemented by learning and support interventions, creative and performing arts classes, sports, and technology initiatives. All staff are trained in explicit and systematic teaching practices where every student is supported and challenged to reach their full potential. Highly trained Instructional Leaders mentor and coach all staff to ensure exemplary classroom practice is consistently embedded, evaluated and refined.

Specific Selection Criteria

- In addition to the general selection criteria an approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism, intellectual disabilities and complex learning and behavioural needs within a support class with demonstrated ability to effectively manage the dual role of Assistant Principal and exemplary special education teacher.

- Proven ability to lead and develop evidence‑based and evaluative practices to implement high‑quality differentiated curriculum, including the development of individualized learning programs that maximize student engagement, with a strong focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students.

- Evidence of a highly visible, approachable, and collaborative leader with a capacity to build & maintain positive, inclusive, trusting relationships & partnerships with students, families, staff, external agencies & the wider community, inclusive of managing the performance of individuals & teams across a complex setting.

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 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

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 and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format.

We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.

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