Assistant Principal Special Education - General - Bligh Park Public School

Job Reference 0000AT5Q
Closing date December 4, 2024 (AEST)
Location Alexander St, Bligh Park 2756 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Joan Westerweller
02 4572 7067

About this job

Position Information

Bligh Park Public School is a NSW Department of Education (DoE) primary school situated on the land of the Darug People. Bligh Park Public School has 22 teaching staff and an enrolment of 305 students, 49 of whom identify as Aboriginal. There are 12 mainstream classes and 7 support classes. The support unit has a Deputy Principal Inclusion & Support. The school is supported by the P&C and enjoys strong partnerships with the community. Bligh Park Public School provides opportunities in the performing arts and has a proud sporting history. The school promotes lifelong learning and students are taught to be safe, respectful and responsible learners.

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 special education and/or experience teaching students with disabilities, including students with intellectual disabilities, students with autism and emotional disturbance. 

Demonstrated ability to differentiate the curriculum and implement individualised learning programs that maximise student engagement, with a strong focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students. 

Experience dealing with multiple and complex challenging behaviours and the ability to support and lead staff to plan for and manage these behaviours.

Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated capacity to work as an effective member of collaborative school teams building inclusive, trusting relationships with students, parents, staff, external agencies and the wider community.

Strong organisational and administrative skills, and demonstrated ability to balance classroom teaching with the demands of an executive role.

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.