<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Location: Forestville, NSW</span></p> &nbsp; <div class="container"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>We are seeking a dynamic and highly motivated leader to join our school leadership team as a Coordinator 3</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Australia's largest national&nbsp;provider of autism-specific educational services</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Full time role, negotiable</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Maximum term contract to 2025</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Excellent tax effective PBI salary packaging benefits</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Located at&nbsp;Aspect Vern Barnett School at Forestville, NSW</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It&nbsp;is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect's School Network:</strong>&nbsp;Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with nine independent schools operating from 67 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to approximately 1,200 students.&nbsp;Aspect&nbsp;is looking for a passionate, enthusiastic and flexible Education leader to work as a member of our student-centred, multi-disciplinary education team.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you will do:</strong> In collaboration with the Principal and other members of the leadership team, the Coordinator 3 will provide educational leadership in the school and community. The Coordinator will lead and collaborate on the delivery of high-quality education, with a team of specialists including teachers, teacher's aides, school therapists, coordinators, administrators and other Aspect staff.&nbsp; You will use a student-centred and family-focused approach to ensure the&nbsp;delivery of&nbsp;quality educational standards. As a core member of the school's Leadership Team, you will lead and develop the Education team and&nbsp;work with families and other members of the school community. <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1517/assets/17736702" target="_blank">To view the full position profile, please click&nbsp;here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the School:</strong><strong>&nbsp;</strong>Aspect Vern Barnett&nbsp;School&nbsp;provides&nbsp;placement for approximately 100 students on the autism spectrum from ages 4 to 16 years from&nbsp;Forestville, as well as from five satellite classes&nbsp;within the Catholic and Department of Education schools in Sydney’s northern suburbs.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Lead on high quality implementation of the NSW Curriculum and inclusive practices across the school to address specific individual needs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop and foster effective working relationships with and between colleagues</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Work with the Principal to lead the implementation of the School Improvement Plan</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Plan, lead and support the Education team to provide the highest quality education to students</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide regular coaching, support and development to staff team to improve practice</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Develop knowledge and practice from other professionals in collaboration with the school's Leadership and Therapy Team</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Leading other whole school initiatives, events, programs and activities as required</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>&nbsp;</strong><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">An active instructional leader for staff who has a deep understanding of the curriculum, curriculum delivery and student behaviour</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A highly reflective leader with the capacity to lead in challenging situations</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Well developed emotional intelligence that can adapt to a fast paced and rewarding work environment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A leader that thrives working with students with autism</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A candidate available to work full time (38 hrs per week)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Recognised teaching&nbsp;qualifications as determined by NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Proven ability to collaborate and build effective and positive working relationships with others</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated leadership ability to use effective change management strategies</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Professional knowledge and demonstrated leadership experience of improving teaching practice that results in improved educational outcomes for students</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in developing and applying curriculum for students on the autism spectrum or neurodiversity preferred</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:&nbsp;</strong>As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay.&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT557/assets/12040017">Click here for a&nbsp;summary&nbsp;of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Closing date: </strong>12:00 noon,&nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong>Monday 13 June, 2022. To apply please complete the candidate questionnaire and upload your resume as part of Aspect's recruitment process. Cover letter is optional.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). For some roles, covered by Public Health Orders, the requirement is for staff to have two doses and the additional COVID-19 Booster. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to:&nbsp;</strong>Anna Brady, Principal, Aspect Vern Barnett School on 94548359.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a><strong>.</strong></span></p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>