Assistant Principal Special Education - Maitland Public School

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

Job Reference 0000B353

Closing date November 19, 2025 (AEST)

Location Elgin St, Maitland 2320 NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Kim Harris (02) 4933 6532

About this job

Position Information

Maitland Public School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community located in the heart of the Maitland area. The school has an enrolment of approximately 406 students across 16 mainstream classes and 3 special education classes.

The school is seeking an exemplary and passionate leader with a proven capacity to promote and sustain inclusive education for all students. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong collaborative leadership skills and a deep understanding of current best practice in Special Education, including the effective implementation of inclusive teaching strategies that cater to the diverse needs of learners.

A sound knowledge of a wide range of disabilities and learning difficulties, and the ability to differentiate teaching, learning, and assessment to support student growth, are essential. The successful candidate will be committed to fostering a positive and supportive school culture where staff wellbeing, professional learning, and collective efficacy are prioritised to enhance student engagement and achievement.

This role requires a leader who is committed to the Disability Standards for Education (2005) and can work collaboratively with staff, families, and external agencies to promote equitable access and improved outcomes for all students. The position also provides an opportunity to contribute to the school’s Strategic Directions and support the delivery of high-quality curriculum and wellbeing initiatives that drive continuous improvement across the school.

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:

1. In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach special education and/or experience teaching students with moderate /severe intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, physical and sensory disabilities and those who exhibit challenging behaviours.
2. Capacity to develop and lead consistent, high quality transition and integration programs.
3. Proven capacity to lead and support colleagues in planning, teaching, and evaluating practices that foster inclusive and equitable learning environments.
4. Proven ability to build strong partnerships across multiple sectors to support the wellbeing and achievement of students with disabilities.

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 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 (dandi@det.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.

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