Assistant Principal Special Education - General - Wollondilly Public School

at  NSW Government Teaching Service

POSITION INFORMATION

Wollondilly Public School is an innovative, dynamic and inclusive primary school. At present, the school has 16 mainstream classes and 3 support classes – Mild Intellectual Disability (IM), Multi-Categorical (MC) and an Early Intervention Unit (EIU) which caters for preschool aged children requiring additional support before beginning school. In 2024 we have an enrolment of just under 400 students. Approximately 5% of students are from a non-English speaking background and 8% are proud to acknowledge their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural heritage. Students come from a variety of socio-economic backgrounds. The school has a Family Occupation and Education Index (FOEI) of 105.
At Wollondilly, we are committed to providing rich programs to develop skills in technology, critical thinking, problem solving, communication and collaboration to enable students to reach their full potential. Using visible learning pedagogy and our PBL values of being ‘Safe, Respectful and Responsible’, we are empowering students to take responsibility for their learning. The school is developing a culture of evidence based, data informed decision making and aims to build the capacity of all teachers to lead, improve learning and innovate. Wollondilly is active in the performing arts and sporting areas and provides opportunities for student participation in pursuits beyond the classroom including PSSA sports, dance, recorder and choir. Wollondilly Public School enjoys strong community support and has an active and very supportive Parents and Citizens’ Association (P&C).
Please note; this position is to start day 1, term 2, 2024.

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