Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support - Public School NSW Government Department of Education – Sydney NSW
4 days ago, from Institute of Data Australia
The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, non-teaching leadership role dedicated to inclusion, focusing on leading improvement in the learning, wellbeing, and independence of students with disabilities.
The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support shares the broader educational imperatives of the Deputy Principal position but with the explicit focus of driving a school-wide culture of inclusion, including high expectations and improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
The roles are located in mainstream primary schools with seven or more support classes and are aligned to the Department's Deputy Principal role statement, emphasizing: Leading Teaching & Learning, Developing Self & Others, Leading Improvement, Innovation & Change, Leading the Management of the School, Engaging & Working with the Community.
Position InformationThe Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, non-teaching leadership role dedicated to inclusion, focusing on leading improvement in the learning, wellbeing, and independence of students with disabilities.
The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support shares the broader educational imperatives of the Deputy Principal position but with the explicit focus of driving a school-wide culture of inclusion, including high expectations and improved outcomes for students with disabilities.
The roles are located in mainstream primary schools with seven or more support classes and are aligned to the Department's Deputy Principal role statement, emphasizing: Leading Teaching & Learning, Developing Self & Others, Leading Improvement, Innovation & Change, Leading the Management of the School, Engaging & Working with the Community.
Selection CriteriaIn addition to the general selection criteria:
Demonstrated ability to lead a school-wide culture that values and promotes inclusion and equity and applying the principles of the inclusion statement for students with disabilities.
Demonstrated expertise and proven successful experience in supporting students with disabilities, which may include relevant tertiary qualifications in inclusion or special education.
Demonstrated capacity to develop staff capacity to promote learning and wellbeing growth for students with disabilities through evidence-informed practices and fostering a culture of support for all students.
Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with students, their families, staff, and allied health professionals to collaborate on reasonable adjustments, including implementing, monitoring, and adjusting to maximize learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with disabilities.
Deep knowledge and understanding of available and appropriate options for transition to the setting that is best for individual student growth in all areas of learning and wellbeing.
Demonstrated ability to use data to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and inform the Strategic Improvement Plan to develop, monitor, and evaluate measures for students with disabilities.
General Selection Criteria
Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning, and classroom practice.
Knowledge of curriculum, assessment, and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs.
Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams.
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff, and parents.
Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning.
Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies.
ConditionsAn 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 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 disabilities.
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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