Head Teacher Suspension Centre - Yudi Gunyi School

The Supported Return from Suspension (SRSP) program in Waterloo, located on Gadigal land, supports students during their suspension and assists with their successful reintegration into mainstream schools. The program offers a structured and individualised reintegration process, including the coordination of re-entry meetings with students, families, and staff to clarify expectations and address the factors leading to suspension. Tailored support plans are developed, along with recommendations for adjustments to classroom practices that promote positive behaviour and engagement. Regular monitoring and collaboration with staff are essential to provide consistent support and reduce the risk of further suspensions. The Head Teacher SRSP fosters positive and authentic professional networks with neighbouring mainstream high schools to ensure Department of Education provisions can be accessed promptly when needed. Additionally, the Head Teacher leads staff, manages resources, liaises with parents and schools, and monitors student progress to achieve positive educational and behavioural outcomes.

The Supported Return from Suspension (SRSP) program in Waterloo, located on Gadigal land, supports students during their suspension and assists with their successful reintegration into mainstream schools. The program offers a structured and individualised reintegration process, including the coordination of re-entry meetings with students, families, and staff to clarify expectations and address the factors leading to suspension. Tailored support plans are developed, along with recommendations for adjustments to classroom practices that promote positive behaviour and engagement. Regular monitoring and collaboration with staff are essential to provide consistent support and reduce the risk of further suspensions. The Head Teacher SRSP fosters positive and authentic professional networks with neighbouring mainstream high schools to ensure Department of Education provisions can be accessed promptly when needed. Additionally, the Head Teacher leads staff, manages resources, liaises with parents and schools, and monitors student progress to achieve positive educational and behavioural outcomes.

· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with referring schools through clear and timely communication and effective collaboration, ensuring smooth referral and transition processes that support students, families, and the referring school community.

· Demonstrated ability to lead and implement effective systems and processes to identify; student learning needs, manage complex wellbeing issues and provide targeted individualised support through effective collaboration with all stakeholders in line with school and Department policies.

· Proven ability to lead and implement effective behaviour management strategies and provide informed recommendations to support successful student reintegration, promoting sustained engagement and positive behaviours.

· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with referring schools through clear and timely communication and effective collaboration, ensuring smooth referral and transition processes that support students, families, and the referring school community.

· Demonstrated ability to lead and implement effective systems and processes to identify; student learning needs, manage complex wellbeing issues and provide targeted individualised support through effective collaboration with all stakeholders in line with school and Department policies.

· Proven ability to lead and implement effective behaviour management strategies and provide informed recommendations to support successful student reintegration, promoting sustained engagement and positive behaviours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.