Head Teacher - Special Education - Illawarra Sports High School

Organisation / Entity:

Teaching Service

Job category:

Schools | TCH Other

Job location:

Illawarra & South Coast

Job reference number:

0000B3ZX

Total remuneration package:

Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation.

Contact:

Kerrie Powell 42711099

Closing date:

03/12/2025 - 04:00 PM

Position Information

Illawarra Sports High School was established as a partially selective sports high school in 1998. Enrolment numbers for 2025 are at 940 students and talented athletes are drawn from across the Illawarra, Shoalhaven and Sutherland councils. The student population is diverse with students from varying cultural backgrounds and there is an Autism Support Unit, Elouera, that currently consists of seven classes. There is also a significant enrolment of Aboriginal students (17%) and we are committed to closing the gap between the educational outcomes of indigenous and nonindigenous students. Illawarra Sports High School has a very committed teaching and non-teaching staff and has an established reputation for sporting success and a growing reputation for emphasising high academic expectations of all students. Students are encouraged to follow the school values of being respectful responsible learners.

Selection Criteria

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

Approval to teach special education, with extensive experience teaching students with autism and diverse complex learning and support needs, combined with a proven track record of leading a Special Education Support Unit by establishing and managing new classes, fostering inclusive practices, and guiding a collaborative team to enhance student outcomes.

Demonstrated expertise in leading and mentoring staff in the collaborative development, implementation, and assessment of differentiated teaching and learning programs tailored to students with complex and diverse learning, behavioural, and support needs, with proven ability to effectively evaluate programs to ensure continuous improvement.

Proven ability to build strong, trusting relationships and partnerships with students, families, allied health professionals, external agencies, and staff to deliver coordinated, individualised support, effective transition planning, and whole-school approaches that promote inclusion and wellbeing

Proven ability to collaborate effectively as a member of the school executive team, demonstrating strong leadership in inclusive practices and a thorough understanding of policies that promote equity and support for students with disabilities, while driving whole-school initiatives to improve outcomes and professional learning.

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

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

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.

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.