Position Information

Seven Hills West Public School current enrolment consists of approximately 370 students, including mainstream classes, support classes for students with special learning needs and a preschool. It is located in a well-established residential area in Sydney's west and is part of the wider Blacktown community. The school is well supported by a diverse and multicultural community. The school has an increasing enrolment of students with a Language Background Other Than English (LBOTE), which currently stands at 73%. Seven Hills West Public School has a culture of high expectations, embracing the whole child and their development through a comprehensive range of extracurricular opportunities including those in creative arts and sport. Students enjoy a nurturing, stimulating and supportive school setting, where they learn and thrive in their interactions with staff and peers. As a Leader In Me School, we are an energetic and dedicated staff who work collaboratively to enhance each student's wellbeing, helping them to achieve their full potential.

The school's traditional values of Service, Honour and Wisdom are reflected in every facet of school life.

Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria, Experience in leading Support Unit teams to improve student outcomes for students in Support Class settings through data analysis and collaborative planning for differentiated teaching and learning programs

Demonstrated capacity to balance exemplary special education classroom practice with the complex responsibilities of a school leadership role.

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with evidence of collaborative leadership and demonstrated ability to build robust, respectful relationships across the whole-school community





Demonstrated ability to lead whole school improvement through the strategic improvement plan, building a culture of high expectations and evidence-informed decision making

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

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. 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 https://education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

Special Notes

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.

How to Apply

Merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals provide clear advice for applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are available here.

To meet the page limits outlined in the guidelines, all application attachments must be submitted in PDF format. Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

For technical support please contact School Recruitment Support at 1300 863 694.

Application contact details

If you have questions or would like to learn more about this role, please reach out to the contact below:

Contact

Shanti Clements 96222136

Application close date

28 October 2026 at 4:00pm

📌 Assistant Principal Special Education - Seven Hills West Public School (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney