Assistant Principal Special Education

4 days ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
North Gosford Learning Centre (NGLC) is a vibrant, dynamic school for specific purposes catering for students with social and emotional needs. The school comprises 6 classes which cater for up to 42 Year 5-10 students. The school has approximately 32% students who have an Aboriginal background. The school is situated on Darkinjung Country in an environment of community gardens and bushland with modern facilities.

Students attending NGLC come from areas throughout the Central Coast. The school uses a trauma informed approach to ensure all students feel they belong in a safe school environment. NGLC offers programs to support engagement, learning and capacity building. Students are provided with opportunities to develop skills necessary to enhance resilience. Students develop a deep sense of belonging and build connections which support them well beyond their enrolment. Students are proud of their achievements and the life opportunities that are developed through their learning at NGLC.

NGLC has prioritised a number of areas to further enhance the development of student and staff skills to enhance the learning for students and the capacity of staff. Staff are provided with opportunities to develop and build their knowledge and skills in a broad range of areas including trauma informed practice, music, technology, literacy and numeracy and community engagement. These skills are utilised to support students in an individualised and differentiated way through strong collaborative work with parents, community and stakeholders.

As leaders in our school community it is important the NGLC supports the needs of partner schools. The school works collaboratively supporting other local schools as they work together to ensure all students are positive active members of their local community.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria,

Approval to teach special education and/or experience in analysing student data to drive student improvement across the school.

Ability to lead team response to manage challenging and complex environments.

Demonstrated capacity to lead and implement creative and engaging programs across the school to support student engagement.

Ability to demonstrate high level of engagement and understanding of Aboriginal culture and community to enhance inclusivity within the school context

**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 policies

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
**About the NSW Department of Education



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