Assistant Principal Special Education

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Nsw Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Girrakool School is a school for specific purposes located within the Frank Baxter Youth Justice Centre. The school caters for a maximum of 90 male students ranging in ages from 15-21 years. Classes contain a maximum of 6 students with one teacher and one School Learning Support Officer. All students have been committed by the courts to custodial sentences of varying lengths, or are on remand awaiting court. Students present with a range of backgrounds and educational needs including behaviour difficulties, mental health issues and diagnosed disabilities. Girrakool School provides a supportive school environment through strong policies and procedures focused on safety and security. Aboriginal students currently represent approximately 61% of the total school enrolment. The school works collaboratively with Youth Justice and various community agencies in meeting the educational and transitional needs of students.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria,
- Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with challenging behaviours and mental health needs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead the design and implementation of initiatives that foster culturally safe classroom environments, ensuring Aboriginal students have meaningful and authentic opportunities to engage in education. This includes a proven capacity to collaborate with and support staff, building their skills and confidence to deliver inclusive, culturally responsive learning experiences.
- A highly visible, approachable and resilient leader with a demonstrated ability to inspire and build capacity in both early career and experienced teachers, that builds upon a culture of high expectations and promotes a safe learning environment.
- Highly developed communication and organisational skills with the proven ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders including specialist agencies and cultural community groups.

**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 policy

**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
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