Head Teacher Special Education - Albury High School *****BAU1)
Job Description - Head Teacher Special Education - Albury High School *****BAU1)
Head Teacher Special Education - Albury High School - ****BAU1
Location
Regional NSW
Advertisement Number A*********
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,******.
This position attracts a base salary of $149,******, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Albury High School
Staffing Area Albury
FTE *****
Contact Name Damian Toohey
Contact Phone number ************
Contact School Admin - ********
Closing Date
23-Sep-****, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Albury High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Albury in the Southern Riverina region of NSW, with an expected enrolment of 1,011 students in ****, including approximately 70 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students.
The school also supports students with additional learning needs through three Multicategorical classes.
Albury High School provides a comprehensive curriculum that enables every student to learn, grow and belong, with diverse opportunities across academic, creative, sporting, vocational and leadership pursuits.
VET programs are delivered within the school, with additional pathways available through TAFE NSW and strong partnerships with Charles Sturt University, La Trobe University and other educational and community organisations.
The school prioritises student growth and attainment, wellbeing and high-quality teaching through evidence-based professional learning.
Strong learning and wellbeing support, high expectations and positive partnerships with parents, carers and the wider community ensure students are supported to achieve their personal best and successfully transition to future pathways.
Specific Selection Criteria




Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position.
In addition to the general selection criteria,
Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching special education and demonstrated capacity to lead whole-school initiatives that improve access and outcomes for students with disabilities and additional learning needs.
Extensive experience developing and implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Personalised Learning and Support Plans (PLSPs), Student Tailored Risk Management Plans, and Behaviour Response Plans in collaboration with staff, families, and external support agencies.
Detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and departmental policy (e.g., Disability Standards for Education, the NSW Inclusive Education Strategy and Implementation Plan).
Proven ability to support classroom teachers in differentiating curriculum, assessment, and pedagogy to meet diverse student needs, including delivering career development, combined with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills to liaise effectively with parents/carers, school staff, allied health professionals, and community agencies to support student achievement and wellbeing.
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 policy
Conditions
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
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 people of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people of any age or gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse groups and/or from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, people with disability, people with sensory differences, and neurodiverse people.
If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please reach out to the contact person for this recruitment, details listed above.
For more information, visit the NSW Department of Education's Diversity, equity and inclusion webpage.
We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture.
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📌 Head Teacher Special Education - Albury High School
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