Head Teacher Special Education

Dubbo College Senior Campus delivers Stage 6 courses for the Higher School Certificate and is a part of Dubbo College. Dubbo College provides secondary education services to more than 1800 students. Student enrolment is currently % of students identify as having an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) background. There are nine classes in the Support Unit. DCSC provides a broad range of curriculum offerings with evidence-based teaching strategies and high expectations for students to support them to develop capabilities as independent self-motivated learners. Curriculum at DCSC provides students with choice and access for the learning potential in all. Transition from school to employment or post-school education and training is a key focus in the curriculum.

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria:

1. Approval to teach and/or experience teaching students with Special Education General.

2. Successful teaching experience and knowledge of policy and procedures, to lead teaching and learning to cater specifically for students with cognitive, physical, behavioural and sensory needs

3. Curriculum and inclusive education knowledge to demonstrate capacity to lead the performance of Classroom Teachers and School Learning Support Officers to plan, implement and monitor procedures and systems of practice

4. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to lead a team effectively with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies for inclusive education

5. Ability to plan, implement and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning with relevance to specific plans required when working within an inclusive education setting

6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy and the Disability Standards to lead inclusive educational and wellbeing programs

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.

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

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 ) 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.

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore, applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission.

Please note:

• The FTE selection is final.
• No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
• If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.

Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage.