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Job Description

Assistant Principal Special Education – General – Blacktown West Public School (0000B2MS)

Location

Sydney Region

Closing Date

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

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

Remuneration package valued at $164,024.00. This position attracts a base salary of $144,717.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School

Blacktown West Public School

Staffing Area

Blacktown

FTE

1.000

Position Information

Blacktown West is an inclusive primary school situated in Western Sydney with an enrolment of 451 students, consisting of 20 mainstream classes and 3 support classes. Cultural diversity is acknowledged and celebrated to encompass the 44 languages represented in our community. 69.7% of students come from families with a Language Background other than English and 6.7% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI).

Students are supported in their learning by a dedicated staff who create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations and develops students' emotional intelligence and resilience. Data is effectively used to determine student needs and to guide programs. Our delivery of support is adjusted based on regular assessment, collaboration and consultation. The analysis determines areas of need and enables success at a class and school level supporting diverse student needs, including high potential and gifted learners. The school values strong partnerships with both the parents and the broader community.

Specific Selection Criteria

Approval to teach Special Education and/or demonstrated experience working in support classes with students with complex needs related to autism, sensory processing, communication, behaviour disorder and intellectual and physical disabilities.

Ability to develop, implement and monitor age-appropriate differentiated curriculum and teaching strategies tailored to individual students incorporating best practices and evidence-based approaches to maximise engagement and learning outcomes.

Experience in designing and implementing behaviour management plans and positive behaviour support strategies tailored to individual student needs.

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 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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