Assistant Principal Special Education

Job Title

Assistant Principal Special Education - General - Holsworthy Public School (0000B3HU)

Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number

A900149635

Number of Positions

1

Remuneration

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

Holsworthy Public School

Staffing Area

Liverpool

FTE

1.000

Contact Phone number

98251479

Contact School Admin

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Closing Date

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

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Holsworthy Public School, situated in the Liverpool local council area, is a diverse and multicultural learning community. The school proudly serves approximately 560 students, including a significant number from Defence Force families. With over 70% of students from non-English speaking backgrounds, our school community reflects a rich cultural heritage, representing a diverse range of different languages. This diversity fosters an inclusive and supportive environment where all students can thrive.

At Holsworthy Public School, we have a dedicated staff committed to high expectations and evidence-informed practices to help all students achieve their potential. We offer specialist programs such as EAL/D and Learning and Support, a Student Parliament, and a Defence School Mentor program. Students enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities, and we work closely with our Community of Schools and an active P&C to provide rich opportunities for students and families.

Term 1 of 2026 will see the establishment of our new Support Unit consisting of two Autism (Au) classes and one Autism/IO class.

Specific Selection Criteria

- Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with a diverse range of complex needs, including autism, intellectual disabilities and mental health concerns with a demonstrated ability to differentiate teaching and learning to meet individual student needs.

- High level communication skills and the ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership and school team to facilitate whole school practices, including strategic planning, leading and monitoring initiatives and applying evaluative practices to drive continuous improvement with a focus on equity.

- Capacity to lead and support inclusive educational practices that cater to diverse learning needs.

- Strong skills in communicating with students, parents, staff, and the wider school community to promote a whole-school culture that advocates for the needs of students with disabilities.

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.

Respect for Traditional Custodians

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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