Assistant Principal Learning and Support - Rivendell School

Permanent
full-time
job at Rivendell School (Concord West, New South Wales, Australia)
recruited via NSW Department of Education (Sydney NSW, Australia)

Job Reference 0000B7NE

Closing date April 8, 2026,
2 a.m.
(AEST)

Location Thomas Walker Estate, Hospital Road, Concord West 2138 NSW, Australia

Type
Full-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Patrick Faucher
02 9743 1075

About this job

Position Information

Rivendell School is a NSW Department of Education School for Specific Purposes supporting students with complex mental health needs through personalised, evidence-informed educational programs developed in partnership with health professionals, families and schools. The school has a maximum of 107 enrolments across its Concord West and Campbeltown education programs. 

The Assistant Principal, Learning and Support is based at Rivendell School and works directly with the Strathfield Network of schools to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for students with additional learning and support needs. The role provides leadership in personalised learning and support, attendance, behaviour support, transition planning, collaborative case management and the implementation of evidence-based adjustments and interventions.

The successful applicant will work closely with principals, learning and support teams, teachers, families and external agencies to build school capability, support complex casework and promote inclusive, trauma-informed and relational approaches that enhance engagement, participation and achievement. The role requires strong instructional and strategic leadership, highly developed communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to use data to inform planning, monitor progress and drive continuous improvement across the network.

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

Specific Selection Criteria

In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach students with learning and support needs primary and/or 
experience teaching students with learning and support needs primary in regular classes. Capacity to provide specialist 
assistance to students in regular classes with additional learning and support needs and their teachers.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and embed inclusive, evidence-based practices across the school to improve learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for students with additional learning and support needs.
• Strong knowledge of disability legislation, NSW Department of Education policy, and inclusive education frameworks, with proven experience supporting students with disability, and behavioural challenges.
• Proven capacity to lead and collaborate with teachers, support staff, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to build staff capability and implement personalised learning and behaviour supports.
• Demonstrated expertise in curriculum access, NCCD-aligned assessment adjustments, personalised planning and strategic use of learning support resources, supported by strong communication and data-informed decision-making.

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.

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.