Position Information Our school is part of the Camden network of schools. We currently have 852 students, which includes 58 students in our Support Unit and 15% Aboriginal students We have approximately 69 teaching staff in our established staff We also have approximately 25 non-teaching staff and a number of para-professionals contracted to support our school, including technology support personnel, Student Support Officer, Speech Therapist and a Community Liaison Officer. We offer a range of extra curricula activities including representative sporting teams and a variety of lunchtime interest clubs. Our school has a strong focus on student leadership. Our school serves the Rosemeadow, St Helens Park and Appin communities. Our school is characterised by deep engagement with the community, including the educational community (partner schools, TAFE and universities), and Government and non-Government agencies and businesses that support our students including the Opportunity Hub and School to Work, as well as Macarthur Workplace Learning Programs. Selection Criteria Approval to teach special education and/or experience and expertise in using evidence-based practices to teach students with complex needs including intellectual disability, autism, challenging behaviours, and mental health concerns, as well as case management and crisis management practices. High level organisational skills to balance classroom teaching with effective administration and leadership to successfully manage a support faculty. Demonstrated ability to lead and build the capacity of staff to develop, implement and evaluate quality individualised learning and support programs, including transition programs, to facilitate improved outcomes for students. Demonstrated capacity to work with the school leadership team to foster a school-wide culture and practice of inclusion and equity as part of a dynamic leadership team. General Selection Criteria 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 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 opportunity. Special Notes 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 all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team ( dandidet.nsw.edu.au ) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here . To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format .