Head Teacher Special Education - Denison College of Secondary Education Kelso High Campus

Permanent full-time job at Denison College of Secondary Education Kelso High Campus (Kelso, New South Wales, Australia) recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)
Job Reference 0000BBU8
Closing date August 19, 2026, 2 a.m. (AEST)
Location Boyd St, Kelso 2795 NSW, Australia
Type Full-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Michael Sloan
0436 623 948

About this job

Position Information

Denison College of Secondary Education - Kelso High Campus is a comprehensive secondary school with an enrolment of 800 students, including 160 Aboriginal students. Kelso High Campus is located in Bathurst, three-hours drive from the Sydney CBD and forms an innovative college structure with Bathurst High Campus as part of the Denison College of Secondary Education.
Bathurst boasts a rich heritage and beautiful natural environment, an affordable lifestyle, a wide range of career opportunities and a thriving, inclusive social scene. Find out more at Bathurst Region

At Kelso High Campus there is an emphasis on a deep and shared understanding of the individual needs and backgrounds of students and families, supported by positive relationships between staff, students and families, and teaching and learning that is aligned to student learning data and is responsive to student needs. More information is available at https://kelso-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

The Head Teacher Special Education works in partnership with the Head Teacher Support (ACIP) and the Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support to lead and manage the Support faculty. The Head Teacher Special Education is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality educational programs to students with diverse learning needs across 10 classes. This role ensures the implementation of inclusive teaching practices, curriculum adaptations, and support strategies that promote student engagement and achievement.  The Head Teacher Special Education works closely with others to create and sustain the conditions in which the values of public education flourish. Their role is characterized by their educational expertise, their ability to effectively lead teams, and their strategic leadership. They are responsive to the changing circumstances specific to their students, teachers, school and community.

More information about Kelso High Campus is available on the website https://kelso-h.schools.nsw.gov.au/

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

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 

 

  • High level understanding of the learning and support requirements of students with disabilities, including demonstrated expertise in supporting students with complex needs.
      
  • Demonstrated ability to be a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader with the capacity to develop inclusive, trusting relationships with the students, families, external agencies and the wider community.
     
  • Demonstrated capacity to lead a faculty with vision and purpose fostering collective teacher efficacy and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning to meet the needs of students with a diverse range of additional learning needs.
     

  • A demonstrated capacity to work as part of a school executive team to continue a school-wide culture and practice of inclusion, equity and ongoing improvement.

     

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

The Eligibility Requirements for Head Teacher Positions in NSW Government Schools are located here.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.

The successful applicant will be appointed to Denison College of Secondary Education and initially based at the Kelso Campus.

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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above. For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education’s Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.

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