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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
In addition to the general 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.
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 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.