Job Description - Head Teacher Special Education - Rouse Hill High School (0000BFF1)

Head Teacher Special Education - Rouse Hill High School - 0000BFF1

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Location

Sydney Region

Advertisement Number A900160088

Number of Positions

1

Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,015.00. This position attracts a base salary of $153,531.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

School Name Rouse Hill High School

Staffing Area Blacktown

FTE 1.000

Contact Name Simon Kelly

Contact Phone number 9836 1890

Contact School Admin - 99999999

Closing Date

11-Nov-2026, 5:00:00 AM

Job Category

TCH Other

Organisation

Teaching Service

Position Information

Rouse Hill High School is a comprehensive High School with 1240 students and a teaching staff of 96. In 2027, in addition to our mainstream, the school will have one autism class and two support classes. Stage six students study the Higher School Certificate using the compressed curriculum model. The school has a focus on collaborative practice to improve teaching practice and student outcomes. The school is supported by small but active P&C.;

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 or Emotional Disturbance or Mild or Moderate Intellectual Disability or Autism.
- 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.




- Capacity to establish and resource inclusive learning environments, including planning and implementing accessible educational spaces that are age appropriate and meet the diverse learning, wellbeing and support needs of students with disability.

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 prospect.

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.

This advertisement qualifies for permanent part-time employment; therefore,



applicants seeking either permanent full-time or permanent part-time work are encouraged to apply. Candidates must indicate their desired FTE (up to the maximum FTE of the advertised position) in their application prior to submission. Please note:

- The FTE selection is final.
- No changes (increase or decrease) will be permitted at the point of offer if you are the recommended applicant.
- If no FTE is indicated, it will be assumed you are seeking the full FTE of the advertised role.
- Recommended applicants seeking part-time employment will be appointed at their nominated FTE. Any remaining FTE may be offered to applicants on the eligibility list, who are not obliged to accept. Further information can be found on the merit selection webpage .

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 theircontinued connection to their country and culture.

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