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About this job
Position Information
Marrickville West Public School, located on Gadigal–Wangal Country in Sydney’s inner west, is a culturally diverse and community-focused school. Our 418 students reflect the rich diversity of the local area, with 35 language backgrounds other than English represented. Strong partnerships with families, an active P&C and an on-site School as Community Centre (SaCC) contribute to an inclusive environment where every child is known, valued and supported to thrive.
Our school priorities focus on strong literacy and numeracy outcomes, student wellbeing and engagement, and leadership development. A broad curriculum and specialist programs ensure students are challenged, inspired and supported to explore their strengths in a school culture that values participation, individuality and belonging.
The Assistant Principal Special Education is a key member of the school executive team and leads the Inclusive Learning Hub (support unit). Students belong to one of three specialist classes for learners with autism and/or moderate intellectual disability, while also participating daily in a mainstream peer class through individualised learning goals and timetables. The role oversees the support unit and works collaboratively with staff across the school to strengthen inclusive practice, student learning and a strong sense of belonging for all students
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
Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching special education,
- Demonstrated capacity to lead an Inclusive Learning Hub (support unit) in a mainstream setting, including development of individualised programs and timetables that enable students with autism and/or moderate intellectual disability to participate meaningfully in both specialist and peer classes.
- Capacity to collaborate with staff, families and external agencies to design, implement and review personalised learning, behaviour and wellbeing supports that promote student independence, engagement and successful participation across the school.
- Strong knowledge of inclusive education practices and the ability to build whole-school staff capability in differentiation, adjustment and culturally responsive approaches that foster belonging, high expectations and respect for diversity.
Proven ability to lead initiatives that strengthen an inclusive school culture and authentic peer connections, while contributing strategically to the school’s improvement priorities including advancing equity, student wellbeing and community partnerships.
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.
All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au). The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty. Find the department’s latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
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, 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
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