Deputy Principal Inclusion

Deputy Principal Inclusion & Support – Warilla High School Position Summary The Deputy Principal Inclusion and Support is a strategic, non‑teaching, leadership role dedicated to inclusion, with a focus on leading improvement in the learning, wellbeing and independence of students with disabilities. The role shares the broader educational imperatives of a Deputy Principal but with an explicit focus on driving a school‑wide culture of inclusion, high expectations and improved outcomes for students with disability. Warilla High School has an enrolment of 1,050 students, including 100 Aboriginal students and five support classes. The school provides a high quality, comprehensive education to a diverse student enrolment, supported by a largely experienced staff with increasing numbers of new scheme teachers. The school has an outstanding program to support students with additional learning and support needs and is known for its innovative student welfare programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead a school‑wide culture that values and promotes inclusion and equity, applying the principles of the inclusion statement for students with disability. Support and develop staff capacity to promote learning and wellbeing for students with disability through evidence‑informed practices and fostering a culture of support for all students. Foster positive relationships with students, families, staff and allied health professionals to collaborate on reasonable adjustments, implement, monitor and adjust to maximise learning and wellbeing outcomes for students with disability. Apply deep knowledge and understanding of available and appropriate options for transition to the setting that is best for individual student growth in all areas of learning and wellbeing. Use data to improve outcomes for students with disability and inform the Strategic Improvement Plan, developing, monitoring and evaluating measures for students with disability. Qualifications and Experience Demonstrated expertise and proven successful experience in supporting students with disability, including relevant tertiary qualifications in inclusion or special education. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programmes. Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams. Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policy. Selection Criteria Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programmes. Educational leadership skills to build capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams. Well‑developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning. 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 Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application. Remuneration Total remuneration package valued at $197,241.00 (base salary $174,034.00 plus leave loading and employer's superannuation contribution). Position Details Number of positions: 1; FTE: 1.0 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 ( ) or visit the NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion page. 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. Ethical Commitment We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr