Assistant Principal Special Education

Job Description - Assistant Principal Special Education - Parramatta West Public School (0000B36P)

Assistant Principal Special Education - Parramatta West Public School - 0000B36P

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number: A900149304

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

Total Remuneration Package: $168,946.00. Base salary: $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

FTE: 1.000

Contact Phone number: 02 9635 9347

Contact School Admin: 99999999

Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Parramatta West Public School is a vibrant, growing school community with over 930 students and three inclusive education classes (Mult Categorical). Over 90% of our student body come from non‑English speaking backgrounds, and 82% require varying levels of EAL/D support. Our diverse student population also represents a wide range of socio‑economic backgrounds.

Our dedicated staff bring a wealth of experience, from early‑career educators to seasoned professionals with many years of teaching experience. Together, we are committed to providing high‑quality, inclusive learning experiences that cater to the individual needs of every student. This includes a robust range of academic, creative, and extracurricular activities—dance, music, sport, debating, drama, and STEM programmes designed to foster students’ talents and passions.

At Parramatta West Public School, we believe in challenging and engaging every student to strive for their personal best each day. Our students are hard‑working, caring, confident, and resilient learners who actively engage with their education. Guided by data and evidence‑based practice, our innovative teaching staff create dynamic learning environments that incorporate the latest technology and contemporary teaching methods.

Our school’s physical environment is bright, welcoming, and designed to support continuous improvement. We emphasize collaboration with families and the local community to ensure that every student maximizes their potential across all areas of their lives.

In 2025, the school will be organised into 37 mainstream classes and three inclusive education classes. The Assistant Principal Special Education will establish routines for the inclusive education classes, teach one of the three classes, lead and supervise the inclusive education class teaching and support staff, and oversee all aspects of teaching and learning for the students in the three classes. The role is a part of the school leadership team, along with the Principal, Deputy Principal, Assistant Principals for Curriculum and Instruction, and four other Assistant Principals.

For more information, visit Parramatta West Public School website.

Qualifications & Experience

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism, intellectual disabilities and complex learning and behavioural needs within a support class is required, with demonstrated ability to 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 programmes that maximise student engagement, with a strong focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students.

Demonstrated ability as a dynamic member of the executive leadership team, leading initiatives that address the whole school strategic directions and nurturing positive, quality relationships across the school community.

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

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

Unconditional full approval to teach is required. 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.

All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined in the Vaccination requirements for school sites.

The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

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 the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page.

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 guidelines 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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