Assistant Principal Special Education - Sydney, Australia - NSW Government -Teaching Service

NSW Government -Teaching Service

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Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Position Information:

Mortlake Public School is an inclusive K-6 primary school of 331 students, including 55% of students from a language background other than English.

The school acknowledges Aboriginal connections to the Wangal Clan of the Darug Tribe.

The school has an inclusive curriculum that is responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

In 2023 the school established a new support unit with three inclusive classes that support students with Autism.

An enthusiastic, committed and highly skilled staff provide engaging, personalised learning opportunities for all students in a caring, supportive, student-centred learning environment.

The school has a strong inclusive and collaborative culture of challenge, support and continuous learning for all students, staff, parents and the wider community.

Mortlake Public School is committed to delivering high-quality, data-driven, evidence-based teaching and learning programs that inspire students to become empowered learners within a context of high expectations to ensure that every student is known valued and cared for.

Collaborative decision-making is valued, and the school enjoys a strong partnership with a very involved community.

Selection Criteria:

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach Special Education and or extensive experience teaching students with Autism, mild to moderate intellectual disability and supporting students with complex behavioural needs.
Ability to lead and implement highquality differentiated curriculum and personal learning and support plans to promote continuous growth for the social emotional behavioural and academic learning needs of students.
Ability to promote inclusivity through highly developed communication and interpersonal skills while working collaboratively, proactively and professionally with all stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work proactively as part of an engaged and cohesive leadership team, with the capacity to analyse and evaluate the school's progress towards excellence in implementing the Strategic Improvement Plan.

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

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