Head Teacher Special/Inclusive Education - Kanahooka High School

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Kanahooka High School is comprehensive High School with an anticipated enrolment of 581 students, including 20% Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students and 10 Support Unit Classes for 2024. There are approximately 20% of students with disabilities in the mainstream classes across Years 7-12.  We build and develop high expectations that focus on social development, learning potential and leadership capabilities to confidently meet the challenges of the future for all students, staff and the community.

Our school has a learning culture where students achieve their academic potential.  Teachers have high expectations to deliver lessons which challenge students and engage them in learning. We work closely with the community, parents and caregivers who support our school goals and assist our students to be innovative thinkers and confident, self-motivated learners.

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria, 

1. Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with a range of disabilities.
2. Demonstrated experience and expertise in leading the implementation of an inclusive and quality differentiated curriculum that enhances assessment designed to engage and support the needs of complex learners.
3. Demonstrated ability in leading a faculty in professional learning and data analysis to inform strategic planning focusing on student improvement.
4. Proven ability to work collaboratively with parents, staff and students to promote a school culture of high expectations.

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

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.