Assistant Principal Special Education - Caddies Creek Public School
Sydney, NSW, Australia2d ago
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School Information
Caddies Creek Public School is a large primary school situated within the Blacktown Local Government area and the Quakers Hill Principal Network. The school has a student enrolment of 838 students with around 81% from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The school has a current operational structure of 34 mainstream classes and 4 support classes (1 class Intellectually Server Disability, 3 Autism classes) and has a strong relationship with an energetic and effective P&C.
The school enjoys a positive reputation within the community, providing an environment where every student is known, valued and cared for while also building strong academic outcomes over years. Respect among our community is reflected in exceptional student behaviour. Our school has exceptional culture across students, staff and the wider community.
Our professional learning community includes a cohesive mix of early career and experienced teachers. Targeted professional learning in 2027 features teacher feedback/coaching cycles designed to consolidate and support consistent, high impact and evidence informed instructional teaching practice in every classroom.
The school has a strong sense of community and is supported by parents and the wider community who work effectively together to enhance school programs and resources. The school has extensive extracurricular and enrichment programs.
School Information
Caddies Creek Public School is a large primary school situated within the Blacktown Local Government area and the Quakers Hill Principal Network. The school has a student enrolment of 838 students with around 81% from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The school has a current operational structure of 34 mainstream classes and 4 support classes (1 class Intellectually Server Disability, 3 Autism classes) and has a strong relationship with an energetic and effective P&C.
The school enjoys a positive reputation within the community, providing an environment where every student is known, valued and cared for while also building strong academic outcomes over years. Respect among our community is reflected in exceptional student behaviour. Our school has exceptional culture across students, staff and the wider community.
Our professional learning community includes a cohesive mix of early career and experienced teachers. Targeted professional learning in 2027 features teacher feedback/coaching cycles designed to consolidate and support consistent, high impact and evidence informed instructional teaching practice in every classroom.
The school has a strong sense of community and is supported by parents and the wider community who work effectively together to enhance school programs and resources. The school has extensive extracurricular and enrichment programs.
1.In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach and experience teaching students with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and supporting complex learning needs including communication, wellbeing and challenging behaviour.
2.Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead others and manage the dual roles of Assistant Principal and classroom teacher with a deep knowledge of curriculum differentiation, student centred teaching and the development of high quality individual educational learning programs.
3.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the proven capacity to initiate, nurture and sustain collaborative connections and partnerships with staff, families and the wider school community.
1.In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach and experience teaching students with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and supporting complex learning needs including communication, wellbeing and challenging behaviour.
2.Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead others and manage the dual roles of Assistant Principal and classroom teacher with a deep knowledge of curriculum differentiation, student centred teaching and the development of high quality individual educational learning programs.
3.Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills with the proven capacity to initiate, nurture and sustain collaborative connections and partnerships with staff, families and the wider school community.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.