Assistant Principal Special Education - Bexley North Public SchoolNSW Department of Education – Bexley North NSWBexley North Public School is located in the inner South-West area of Sydney, NSW and has a current enrolment of approximately 380 students in K-6. Our diverse community values continuous improvement in both student achievement and wellbeing and we consistently aim for growth at a student, teacher and leadership level. The school community comes from diverse backgrounds, with approximately 40 languages spoken by our families, and just over 60% of students coming from a language background other than English. The predominant community languages are Greek, Arabic and Vietnamese. At Bexley North Public School, 2% of our students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.The school will establish a new Support Unit in 2025; catering for students with autism and/or an intellectual disability. The establishment of support classes strengthens our school's reputation as an inclusive learning environment and provides the school with a wonderful opportunity to support families who have a child/ren with additional learning and support needs.Position InformationBexley North Public School is located in the inner South-West area of Sydney, NSW and has a current enrolment of approximately 380 students in K-6. Our diverse community values continuous improvement in both student achievement and wellbeing and we consistently aim for growth at a student, teacher and leadership level.The school will establish a new Support Unit in 2025; catering for students with autism and/or an intellectual disability.Selection CriteriaIn addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach special/inclusive education and/or experience teaching students with autism and/or intellectual disabilities with a demonstrated understanding of evidence-based practices.Proven ability to lead strengths-based planning for high-quality, individualised curriculum delivery, transition and behaviour support through consultation and collaboration including student voice.Proven ability to lead evidence-based and evaluative practices to implement high-quality, differentiated curriculum including the development and implementation of student plans that impact positively on student engagement and build a culture of inclusion and whole school improvement.General Selection CriteriaSuccessful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practiceKnowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programsEducational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teamsWell developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parentsAbility to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learningKnowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policyConditionsAn 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 NotesApplicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.About the NSW Department of EducationThe 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 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.
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