Head Teacher Special Education
24 hours ago
Job Title
Head Teacher Special Education – John Edmondson High School (0000B3IZ)
Location
Sydney Region (South‑West Sydney, Glenfield area)
Contact
Phone: 02-98259815
Remuneration
Base salary: $149,059.00 per annum. Total remuneration package valued at $168,946.00 including leave loading and employer superannuation contribution.
Job Details
- Position: Head Teacher – Special Education (Special Education Support Unit Lead)
- Number of Positions: 1
- FTE: 1.000
- Job Category: TCH Other
- Organisation: Teaching Service
- Closing Date: 19‑Nov‑2025, 5:00 AM
- Reward: see above
Responsibilities
- Establish and lead a Special Education Support Unit, including creating and managing new classes, developing inclusive practices and supporting a collaborative team to improve outcomes for students with diverse learning needs.
- Design and implement individualised programmes for students with disability, including autism and mild to moderate intellectual disabilities, enhancing engagement, learning, and wellbeing.
- Build strong, trusting relationships and partnerships with students, families, allied health professionals, external agencies and staff to deliver coordinated, individualised support, effective transition planning and whole‑school approaches that promote inclusion and wellbeing.
- Lead evidence‑based, differentiated programmes, applying the NSW curriculum to meet diverse needs and guide staff to refine practice in line with school priorities and continuous improvement.
- Lead the school’s inclusive teaching and learning programmes, curriculum design and assessment for students with diverse learning needs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Qualified teacher with full approval to teach and adherence to the Department’s Aboriginal education policy.
- Experience teaching Special Education, including students with disabilities, autism spectrum or intellectual disabilities.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage staff performance and build capacity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a dedication to building relationships with students, staff and families.
- Strong knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare, able to lead and design quality inclusive programmes.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.
Conditions
Unconditional full approval to teach is required. Applicants without a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education must commence the application process at the same time as applying for this teaching opportunity.
Additional Information
Applicants are required 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. 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. Please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) for any adjustments to support you during the recruitment and interview process. All attachments must be in PDF format to comply with the guideline page limits.
EEO Statement
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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