Job Description - Assistant Principal Special Education - Banksmeadow Public School *****BEXH)
Assistant Principal Special Education - Banksmeadow Public School - ****BEXH
Location
Sydney Region
Advertisement Number A*********
Number of Positions
1
Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $174,******.
This position attracts a base salary of $153,******, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.
School Name Banksmeadow Public School
Principal Network Botany Bay
Staffing Area Bondi
FTE *****
Contact Phone number **********
Contact School Admin - ********
Closing Date
18-Nov-****, 5:00:00 AM
Job Category
TCH Other
Organisation
Teaching Service
Position Information
This Assistant Principal position is based in the Support Unit at Banksmeadow Public School.
The Support Unit comprises three dedicated classes, each designed to provide a safe and inclusive learning environment.
Our facilities include a private playground and a fully equipped kitchen, creating spaces where students can learn, build independence, and develop essential life skills in a supportive setting.
Banksmeadow Public School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community located in Sydney's Bayside area.
We educate around 350 students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Our school offers a wide variety of programs, including a Public Preschool and three specialist Support Unit classes catering to students with additional needs such as disabilities, Aboriginal students, and those learning English as an additional language (EAL/D).
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we are committed to fostering an equitable and nurturing environment where every student is empowered to reach their full potential.
We believe every child deserves to be known, valued, and supported.
Our community is highly engaged, with strong partnerships between families, local organisations, and external agencies.
Parents and caregivers play an active role in supporting their children's learning journey,



while we work closely with community partners to provide enriching educational opportunities.
Banksmeadow offers a broad range of extracurricular activities including music, sports, and cultural programs.
These enhance student engagement, promote wellbeing, and build a strong sense of belonging.
Our school motto 'Opportunity, Excellence, Belonging' guides us in everything we do.
It reflects our commitment to providing all students with opportunities to succeed, striving for excellence in learning and personal growth, and fostering a welcoming environment where every student feels they belong and are supported.
Specific Selection Criteria
In addition to the general selection criteria,
Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and evaluate inclusive teaching programs for students with complex needs, using assessment data to drive targeted interventions and measurable growth in student achievement, wellbeing, and engagement.
Proven success in leading evidence-based professional learning, including explicit teaching and HPGE practices, to build teacher capability and foster a culture of continuous improvement, with a strong focus on supporting all learners, particularly students with disability.
Strong leadership skills in building staff capacity, managing performance, and promoting collaboration within specialist and support teams, aligned with Banksmeadow PS's high expectations for learning, wellbeing, and attendance.
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 prospect.
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 .
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 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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📌 Assistant Principal Special Education - Banksmeadow Public School (Sydney)
🏢 Nsw Government
📍 Sydney