Assistant Principal Special Education - Bankstown North Public School

Permanent full-time job at Bankstown North Public School (Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000AP50
Closing date November 20, 2024 (AEST)
Location 322 Hume Hwy, Bankstown 2200 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Nicole Monk
97095506

About this job

Position Information
Bankstown North Public School has an enrolment of approximately 380 students. The school values and celebrates a diverse student population with 92% of students from a non-English speaking backgrounds represented by 39 languages and one Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student. There is a Special Education Unit with 4 classes that cater for students with autism and moderate intellectual disabilities.
The school is committed to providing high impact professional learning informed by evidence based research to support the professional growth of all teaching staff. We apply the principles of the Science of Reading in our pedagogical approach using an instructional model underpinned by explicit instruction. Our staff members are enthusiastic and share a strong commitment to providing quality, evidence-informed teaching programs for all students. There is a mix of experienced and early career teachers who work collaboratively to plan and evaluate student progress. Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) is embedded across K-6 with strong wellbeing practices established. The school is set on a large site, with modern state of the art brand new facilities including an innovative open space library. It also offers multiple spaces for whole-staff and small group collaborative planning and professional development. 
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
  1. Approval to teach special education and/or experience and expertise to improve learning outcomes for students K-6 with autism, intellectual disabilities and complex co-morbidities of needs. 
  2. Proven ability to lead evidence - based and evaluative practices to implement high quality differentiated curriculum including the development and implementation of student personalised learning plans, behaviour support plans and transition plans, that impact positively on student engagement and student learning. 
  3. Demonstrating ability to work as part of a dynamic leadership team; strategically planning, leading and monitoring initiatives, and applying evaluative practices to drive continuous whole school improvement and a culture of inclusion. 
  4. Evidence of highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; that foster authentic, trusting and collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders and manage diverse situations that arise. 
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.
 

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 (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) 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.

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