AddressWhile the Assistant Principal, Learning and Support position is based at Leeton High School, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with schools across the Narrandera Principal Network to support students with disability and additional Learning and Support needs and their teachers. The work emphasises individual school and regional priorities and evidence-based programs to support students with additional needs. The Assistant Principal, Learning and Support also provides professional support for Learning and Support teachers through professional learning activities, network meetings and individual advice and Support. A full role description can be found at https://education.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/maineducation/teaching-and-learning/disability-learning-and-support/media/documents/aplasrole.pdf
Base school information -
Leeton High School has an enrolment of 450 students with 15% of the student population being of Aboriginal heritage. The school has also experienced a steady increase in EAL/D enrolments in recent years.
Located on Wiradjuri land, Leeton High School is well-resourced, set on attractive and spacious grounds and offers a diverse curriculum to meet the needs of students to prepare them for a productive and successful future. The school takes great pride in delivering a variety of academic, sporting, cultural and vocational opportunities and boasts excellent creative and performing arts programs available to all students.
The school’s Strategic Improvement Plan evidences a collective commitment to improving student growth and attainment, the refinement of teacher practice and collaboration and a renewed drive to enrich Learning and wellbeing for greater engagement and success.
Leeton High School values and works to strengthen collaborative partnerships with our school community as a proud member of the Leeton Community of Public Schools.
Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach students with Learning and Support needs (primary/secondary) and/or experience teaching students with Learning and Support needs (primary/secondary) in regular classes. Capacity to provide specialist assistance to students in regular classes with additional Learning and Support needs and their teachers.
1. Experience in teaching students with additional Learning and Support needs (Primary/ Secondary), with a capacity to provide specialist assistance to students and their teachers.
2. Sound knowledge of the Disability Strategy including an understanding of relevant disability discrimination legislation and its impact on school practices.
3. Proven ability to promote and Support the development of effective and collaborative Learning and Support teams within schools.
4. Capacity to be strategic, provide professional learning, consultative advice and specialist assistance to schools with students with additional Learning and Support needs across primary, secondary and special school settings.
5. Ability to work collegially with the Delivery Support team to enhance inclusive practices and the learning support journey.
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
Conditions
The successful applicant may be eligible to receive a one-off recruitment payment of $20,000. (Conditions apply)
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
Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
Leeton High School is a 4 point school and as such attracts additional incentives. Please refer to: https://education.nsw.gov.au/teach-nsw/find-teaching-jobs/choose-rural/benefits-and-incentives
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 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 (*****@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.
