Teacher Special/Inclusive Education - Wingham High School

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Wingham High School is a rural comprehensive school located in the picturesque Manning Valley on the Mid-North Coast. The school enjoys an active involvement with the Community of Wingham Schools consisting of Wingham Public School, Wingham Brush Public School, Tinonee Public School, Mount George Public School, Elands Public School and Bobin Public School.

Our teaching staff comprises beginning teachers, experienced and mid-career teachers. The student body consists of an enrolment of 540. There are 86 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, making up 16% of our student population.

The school has a positive connection with the Wingham community and actively participates in local events. The Wingham High School farm consists of 40 acres of rich alluvial pasture and has achieved many awards for its show cattle and beef. Wingham High School draws upon community experience, developing strong partnerships with businesses and enterprises from which students gain valuable insight and vocational opportunities. Wingham schools are seen as integral to local history and tradition, as well as reflecting the values of the community. 

Wingham High School has a broad and challenging curriculum that provides for the comprehensive needs of our students. A strong focus is on developing skills for future learning reflected in teaching practice. Transition to work programs and Vocational Education Training (VET) courses are a significant part of our curriculum. Our two Trade Training Centres (Construction and Hospitality) continue to play an important role in these programs.

1. Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with autism spectrum disorder, behaviour difficulties, emotional disturbance and mild intellectual disability in a secondary school setting.

2. Demonstrated ability to differentiate and deliver the curriculum to engage students and to develop dynamic individual education plans that respond to the social, emotional, behavioural, and academic needs of each student.

3. Demonstrated ability to develop Personalised Learning and Support Plans to maximise student growth, promote high expectations and ensure engagement to meet the diverse needs of students, including Aboriginal students & those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

4. Highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to work as part of a collaborative team which includes parents/carers, staff members, students, external agencies, and the wider school community.

5. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies and a demonstrated willingness to enhance the wellbeing, engagement, and attainment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

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.

Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application.
 

About the NSW Department of Education 

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