Deputy Principal Inclusion & Support - Picnic Point High School

The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, leadership role dedicated to inclusion, with a focus on leading improvement in the learning, wellbeing, and independence of students with disabilities. The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support shares the broader educational imperatives of the Deputy Principal position but with the explicit focus of driving a school wide culture of inclusion, including high expectations and improved outcomes for students with disability.

The roles are located in mainstream schools with seven or more support classes and are aligned to the Department's Deputy Principal role statement, emphasising: Leading Teaching & Learning, Developing Self & Others, Leading Improvement, Innovation & Change, Leading the Management of the School, Engaging & Working with the Community.

The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, leadership role dedicated to inclusion, with a focus on leading improvement in the learning, wellbeing, and independence of students with disabilities. The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support shares the broader educational imperatives of the Deputy Principal position but with the explicit focus of driving a school wide culture of inclusion, including high expectations and improved outcomes for students with disability.

The roles are located in mainstream schools with seven or more support classes and are aligned to the Department's Deputy Principal role statement, emphasising: Leading Teaching & Learning, Developing Self & Others, Leading Improvement, Innovation & Change, Leading the Management of the School, Engaging & Working with the Community.

Picnic Point High School is an inclusive and caring school catering to the diverse learning needs of students in mainstream and inclusive education classes. Currently there are approximately 900 students enrolled with 40 identified ATSI students. The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support position is a newly established position commencing in 2027 as the school expands to 7 specialist classes. Our inclusive education classes support students with intellectual, behavioural and emotional needs as well as students with Autism. The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support role at Picnic Point High School will provide leadership to the Inclusive Education and Learning and Support faculties.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Demonstrated capacity to lead and instil a school-wide culture that values and promotes inclusion and equity, applying the principles of inclusive practice for students with disability.

• Demonstrated ability to lead the effective analysis of student data, differentiation of programs and holistic formative assessment practices so all students feel valued and challenged.

• Demonstrated capacity to lead targeted, evidence-informed initiatives that cater to the diverse learning needs of students requiring specialist and intensive support.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams focused on collective efficacy and work collaboratively with parents, carers, and external agencies, to improve learning outcomes and transitions for students with disability.

In addition to the general selection criteria,

• Demonstrated capacity to lead and instil a school-wide culture that values and promotes inclusion and equity, applying the principles of inclusive practice for students with disability.

• Demonstrated ability to lead the effective analysis of student data, differentiation of programs and holistic formative assessment practices so all students feel valued and challenged.

• Demonstrated capacity to lead targeted, evidence-informed initiatives that cater to the diverse learning needs of students requiring specialist and intensive support.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams focused on collective efficacy and work collaboratively with parents, carers, and external agencies, to improve learning outcomes and transitions for students with disability.

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees, neurodiverse people and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better help you shine, please contact the hiring manager using the contact details provided above. For more information, visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion

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.