Head Teacher Special Education - Dubbo College Senior Campus
NSW Department of Education
New South Wales
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2022
Job overview
Location
Regional NSWNumber of Positions
1Contact Name Bonita Stevens
Closing Date
18-May-2022Job Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceDubbo College Senior Campus delivers a wide range of Stage 6 courses examined or assessed for the Higher School Certificate and is part of Dubbo College, a three-campus collegiate. Dubbo College provides secondary education services to more than 1800 students from Dubbo and surrounding communities.
33% of students identify as having an Aboriginal background and approximately 8% of enrolments require English and additional language or dialect (EAL/D) support. The support unit has nine classes including one ED class, one IM class, one IO/IS class, three IO/AU classes, and three MC classes. Students placed in the support unit are offered a wide range of Life Skills courses, with some students also studying Life Skills in mainstream Stage 6 classes. The school has strong partnerships with community agencies and a post-school transition program and has recently appointed Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support.
Regular consultation with the DCSC Parents & Citizens Association and Aboriginal Education Consultative Group (AECG) continues to underpin DCSC operations and development which is aligned to the needs and interests of students.
- Demonstrated capacity to work as a dynamic member of the school executive team in the implementation of shared visions and the school's strategic directions
- Approved and/or demostrated experience in leading teaching and learning for students including, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Mental Health, and behavioural needs
- Demonstrated ability to lead staff in the development, implementation and evaluation of quality individual learning and behaviour support plans and differentiated curriculum to facilitate improved student learning outcomes.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work as part of a team and effectively communicate with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies in continuing to build a culture of inclusivity.
- Demonstrated capacity to successfully embed Aboriginal perspectives that engage and increase all students’ knowledge and appreciation of Aboriginal peoples’ contributions to a variety of subjects through cultural practices.
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.
From 8 November 2021 all Department of Education employees undertaking relevant work, including any work conducted on a NSW school site, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm full vaccination status prior to the Department of Education finalising the appointment of the candidate and entry on duty. Further information on the Department’s COVID-19 response is available at https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.
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.
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, 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.
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- NSW Department of Education
- 105 Phillip Street, Parramatta
- New South Wales
- 2150
- Australia
About the NSW Department of Education
At the NSW Department of Education, we aim to be Australia's best education system and one of the finest in the world. As the largest provider of public education in Australia, we deliver high-quality educational services to two-thirds of the NSW student population, preparing young people for rewarding lives as engaged citizens in a complex and dynamic society.
With nearly 100,000 employees across the state, our school and corporate workforce help build Australia’s best education system by developing student centred policy, designing schools of the future and supporting children and young people in NSW public schools.
Work in a diverse range of school settings
With more than 2,200 schools throughout the state educating more than 780,000 students from Kindergarten to Year 12, there are opportunities to work in a diverse range of school settings – primary, secondary, selective, hospital, sporting, agricultural and schools for specific purposes.
Make a difference in your community
NSW public schools are at the heart of every local community with our students and staff representing a diverse range of cultural, linguistic and religious backgrounds. The NSW Department of Education strives to create learning and working environments that are inclusive and supportive of all.
We respect and value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First Peoples of Australia and are committed to increasing knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal histories, cultures and experiences.
Career enhancing opportunities
One of the great things about working with the department is accessing ongoing professional development as well as opportunities to enhance your career. With multiple scholarship, sponsorship and career enhancing programs available, the opportunities are endless with the NSW Department of Education.
Visit teach.nsw.edu.au to find out more.
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