Head Teacher Special Education - Colyton High School

Colyton High School is a comprehensive high school with a current enrolment of over 800 students including 11% Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, 18% English as an additional Language or Dialect and 40% Language Background Other than English students. The school is located in the western suburbs of Sydney, near St Marys and is part of the Eastern Creek Principal's Network. Colyton High School is committed to providing comprehensive quality learning opportunities for students from a range of cultural and social backgrounds, providing an innovative and engaging curriculum within a strong focus on supporting student wellbeing and supporting the learning needs of all students. The school has an established Special and Inclusive Support Unit with one IM Support Class and three Multi-Cat (IM/Autism) Classes. In 2027, an additional two Multi-Cat classes will be added to bring the unit to a total of 6 classes. Students are offered a diverse range of academic courses of study, supported through the delivery of school and TAFE delivered VET opportunities utilising outstanding trade training facilities. The school offers wide range of extracurricular programs including sporting, and creative and performing arts programs. The school embraces technology at all levels and students have excellent access to in-school technology. There is a strong emphasis on student leadership programs and effective student representation. The school runs highly successful learning support and wellbeing programs to support students with learning difficulties and disabilities. The school proactively builds and benefits from strong parent partnerships as well as community partnerships with local businesses, tertiary education institutions and non-government organisations.

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

Applicants must satisfy the teacher training and academic qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the general selection criteria,

1. Approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with a diverse range of additional learning needs, with demonstrated ability to be a highly visible, approachable and collaborative leader who develops inclusive, trusting relationships with students, families, external agencies and the wider community.
2. Demonstrated ability to build teacher capacity with the design and implementation of teaching and learning programs that meet the needs of students with a diverse range of additional learning needs.
3. Demonstrated expertise in the management of student learning and behaviour, supported by adjustments and teaching strategies, tailored to meet the goals of individual learning plans.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage the organisational and administrative aspects of a growing support unit, ensuring compliance with school, Department and NESA policies.

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 education.nsw.gov.au/covid-19.

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.