Assistant Principal Learning and Support - (5-8k Recruitment Relocation Bonus) - Barellan Central School

Job Reference 0000BCHL
Closing date September 2, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Boree St, Barellan 2665 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Jane Hopper
0269639202

About this job

Position Information

Barellan Central School is located in the West Wyalong Principal network. Barellan Central School has 56 students and is the base school location for the APLAS position. This position is to support the schools of the West Wyalong Principal network spanning 18 schools, in conjunction with Team Around A School NSBT staff.

West Wyalong Principal network consists of teaching principal schools, primary schools, central schools, and high schools. Many of these are in rural settings with limited access to external services. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering evidence-based programs that enhance the learning and support outcomes for students with additional needs across this network, working over multiple schools on any given day. 

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
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, 
  • Approval to teach students with learning and support needs [primary/secondary] and/or experience teaching students with learning and support needs [primary/secondary] in regular classes.Capacity to provide specialist assistance to students in regular classes with additional learning and support needs and their teachers.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide specialist advice and professional support to a range of school-based personnel across multiple schools, to develop and successfully implement adjusted programs.
  • Demonstrated capability to effectively liaise with the Team Around a School to ensure the coordinated prioritisation and delivery of support for students with additional learning and support needs.
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively across a network by providing professional learning to schools that assists teachers in enhancing learning outcomes for students with additional learning and support needs. 
 
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.
 

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.
 

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, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion