Assistant Principal Special Education- Nulkaba Public School

Nulkaba Public School has a current enrolment of 440 students, 23% of whom identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school has 20 classes, including 3 support classes (2 MC, 1 AU) within our Inclusive Learning Hub, and will open a new Public Preschool in Term 4 of, 2026.

The values of Safe, Respectful, Active Learners underpin a culture where every child is valued every day. Evidence-informed teaching, personalised learning and high-expectation relationships empower students to excel academically, socially and emotionally. We strive to create a culturally safe and inclusive environment that promotes high expectations, celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity and supports the educational aspirations and achievements of all students.

We provide an engaging and challenging curriculum designed to support students to reach their full potential and a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities complements classroom learning.

Our highly committed staff engage in ongoing professional learning, collaboration and mentoring to continually strengthen teaching practice. Student learning and wellbeing are further supported through our Learning and Support Team, School Learning Support Officers, school counsellor and Assistant Principal Wellbeing.

Nulkaba Public School has a current enrolment of 440 students, 23% of whom identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander. The school has 20 classes, including 3 support classes (2 MC, 1 AU) within our Inclusive Learning Hub, and will open a new Public Preschool in Term 4 of, 2026.

The values of Safe, Respectful, Active Learners underpin a culture where every child is valued every day. Evidence-informed teaching, personalised learning and high-expectation relationships empower students to excel academically, socially and emotionally. We strive to create a culturally safe and inclusive environment that promotes high expectations, celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity and supports the educational aspirations and achievements of all students.

We provide an engaging and challenging curriculum designed to support students to reach their full potential and a broad range of extra-curricular opportunities complements classroom learning.

Our highly committed staff engage in ongoing professional learning, collaboration and mentoring to continually strengthen teaching practice. Student learning and wellbeing are further supported through our Learning and Support Team, School Learning Support Officers, school counsellor and Assistant Principal Wellbeing.

1. In addition to the general criteria, demonstrated knowledge and understanding of evidence based special education practices, including curriculum differentiation, personalised learning and support, and the implementation of reasonable adjustments to meet individual student needs.

2. Experience in leading and managing a special education team through collaboration, clear expectations and building staff capacity, while balancing instructional leadership to foster a positive, supportive and accountable team culture.

3. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven capacity to build positive, collaborative partnerships with students, staff, parents/carers, School Learning Support Officers, therapists, external agencies and the wider school community.

4. Demonstrated ability to lead, implement and evaluate proactive, evidence-based behaviour support, student wellbeing and risk management strategies, while building staff confidence and consistency in responding to complex and challenging student behaviours.

1. In addition to the general criteria, demonstrated knowledge and understanding of evidence based special education practices, including curriculum differentiation, personalised learning and support, and the implementation of reasonable adjustments to meet individual student needs.

2. Experience in leading and managing a special education team through collaboration, clear expectations and building staff capacity, while balancing instructional leadership to foster a positive, supportive and accountable team culture.

3. Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven capacity to build positive, collaborative partnerships with students, staff, parents/carers, School Learning Support Officers, therapists, external agencies and the wider school community.

4. Demonstrated ability to lead, implement and evaluate proactive, evidence-based behaviour support, student wellbeing and risk management strategies, while building staff confidence and consistency in responding to complex and challenging student behaviours.

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.