Assistant Principal Special Education - Parramatta West Public School

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

Job Reference 0000B36P

Closing date November 12, 2025 (AEST)

Location Auburn & Young Sts, Parramatta 2150 NSW, Australia

Type Full-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Teunis Ploeg 02 9635 9347

About this job

Position Information

Parramatta West Public School is a vibrant, growing school community with over 930 students with three inclusive education classes (Mult Categorical). A significant portion of our student body over 90% come from non-English speaking backgrounds, and 82% of these students require varying levels of EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) support. Our diverse student population also represents a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds.

Our dedicated staff bring a wealth of experience, from enthusiastic early-career educators to seasoned professionals with many years of teaching experience. Together, we are committed to providing high-quality, inclusive learning experiences that cater to the individual needs of every student. This includes a robust range of academic, creative, and extracurricular activities—such as dance, music, sport, debating, drama, and enriching STEM programs—designed to foster students’ talents and passions.

At Parramatta West Public School, we believe in challenging and engaging every student to strive for their personal best each day. Our students are not only hardworking but also caring, confident, and resilient learners who actively engage with their education. Guided by data and evidence-based practice, our innovative teaching staff create dynamic learning environments that incorporate the latest technology and contemporary teaching methods.

Our school’s physical environment is bright, welcoming, and designed to support continuous improvement. We place a strong emphasis on working collaboratively with families and the local community to ensure that every student maximizes their potential across all areas of their lives.

In 2025, the school will be organised into 37 mainstream classes and three inclusive education classes. The Assistant Principal Special Education will establish the routines for the inclusive education classes, teach one of the three classes, lead and supervise the inclusive education class teaching and support staff, and will oversee all aspects of teaching and learning for the students in the three classes. The Assistant Principal Special Education will be a part of the school leadership team along with the Principal, Deputy Principal, Assistant Principals Curriculum and Instruction and four Assistant Principals.

For more information, visit Parramatta West Public School Website.

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 special education and/or experience teaching students with autism, intellectual disabilities and complex learning and behavioural needs within a support class with demonstrated ability to effectively manage the dual role of Assistant Principal and exemplary special education teacher.

Proven ability to lead and develop evidence-based and evaluative practices to implement high quality differentiated curriculum, including the development of individualised learning programs that maximise student engagement, with a strong focus on improving literacy and numeracy outcomes for all students. 

Demonstrated ability as a dynamic member of the executive leadership team, and to lead initiatives that address the whole school strategic directions and nurture positive, quality relationships across the school community.

Evidence of a highly visible, approachable, and collaborative leader with a capacity to build & maintain positive, inclusive, trusting relationships & partnerships with students, families, staff, external agencies & the wider community, inclusive of managing the performance of individuals & teams across a complex setting.

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.

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

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.