Job Description - Head Teacher Special Education - Kincumber High School *****BDRU)
Head Teacher Special Education - Kincumber High School - ****BDRU
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Location
Central & North Coasts - Newcastle & Hunter Valley
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 Kincumber High School
Principal Network Brisbane Water
Staffing Area Central Coast
FTE *****
Contact Name Brent Walker
Contact Phone number ********
Contact School Admin - ********
Closing Date
23-Sep-****, 6:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
Kincumber High School is a coeducational, comprehensive secondary school proudly serving the communities of Kincumber, Avoca Beach, Copacabana and Pretty Beach on the Central Coast.
Guided by our mission to achieve and excel, the school fosters a friendly, inclusive and supportive learning environment underpinned by strong wellbeing programs.
In ****, the school will have an enrolment of approximately 1,070 students, including 64 students across seven classes in the Student Support Unit.
Students in the Support Unit are fully integrated into all aspects of school life and make a significant contribution to the inclusive culture and social fabric of our community.
Kincumber High School is proud to have an Aboriginal enrolment of 65 students and is an active member of the Tjudibaring Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.
The school is also a valued member of the Kincumba Learning Community, working collaboratively with our partner primary schools—Avoca Beach, Copacabana, Pretty Beach and Kincumber Public Schools—to provide a seamless educational journey and promote the value of public education for all students.
Kincumber High School has a strong academic focus and a well-earned reputation for excellence in sport.
Beyond the classroom,



students have access to a wide range of opportunities in music, visual and performing arts, agriculture, leadership and community service.
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 students and/or demonstrated successful experience with Behaviour Difficulties, Mild or Moderate Intellectual Disability, or Autism.
Demonstrated enthusiastic, proactive and strategic leadership, with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the capacity to engage, inspire and empower staff, students, parents/carers and the wider school community to achieve positive outcomes for students.
Demonstrated ability to be a visible, approachable and responsive leader who builds effective teams, works collaboratively as a member of the executive team, and leads the implementation of strategic priorities to strengthen practice and drive continuous school improvement.
Proven capacity to build staff capability in the development, implementation and review of individualised learning, behaviour, wellbeing and transition plans, with a strong understanding of Life Skills curriculum and evidence-based practices for students with disability, while maintaining high expectations and promoting positive student outcomes.
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 chance.
All Department of Education employees working in an SSP are required to be vaccinated as outlined at Vaccination requirements for school sites (nsw.gov.au) .
The successful candidate for this position will be required to confirm vaccination status prior to the department finalising their appointment and entry on duty.
Find the department's latest advice on COVID-19 (coronavirus) at .
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
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 theircontinued connection to their country and culture.
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📌 Head Teacher Special Education - Kincumber High School (New South Wales)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 New South Wales