Deputy Principal - Aspect Western Sydney School

Aspect Western Sydney School

Wetherill Park, NSW 


Deputy / Assistant Head of School

Contract Type: Contract Position Full Time

Applications Close: 30 January 2023


Are you passionate about people?

<div class="container"> <ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Are you an Assistant Principal or Deputy Principal looking for your next senior leadership role?&nbsp;</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><strong>Are you passionate about making a difference and positively impacting school improvement outcomes for students and school community?</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><strong>Amazing opportunity for career progression and succession planning</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <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; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">3 year maximum term contract -f</span></strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; background-color: #ffffff;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">ull time&nbsp;role</span></strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Take </strong><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;"><strong>advantage</strong></span><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;of our excellent salary sacrifice options</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong style="font-size: 10pt;">Discounted fitness passport options</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Located at the Aspect Western Sydney </strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>School</strong></span></li> </ul> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/751978247?h=af2eb84130&amp;color=003260&amp;title=0&amp;byline=0" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #000000;"><em><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Start and end every day doing </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>something</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>&nbsp;amazing!</strong></span></em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you will do:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect is a leader in education for children on the autism spectrum.&nbsp;As the Deputy Principal you will improve the educational outcomes of our autistic students and develop quality teaching and learning practices by nurturing positive relationship between students, teachers, and the autistic community.</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>"Every day is so different from the last, I learn each day from the students... I love the diversity and uniqueness of each student and assisting them to learn in the way that suits them best. Aspect is amazing at student focused learning, I have never experienced such a nourishing learning environment with a strong child-based focus.&nbsp; I truly enjoy every day, watching the student's anxiety fade and their creativity shine through."</em>&nbsp;Teacher, Aspect School</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1646/assets/18754536"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;</span>Click here to view the Position Profile.</a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Who we are:</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has grown to become Australia's&nbsp;largest national educational program for children on the autism spectrum, with 9 independent schools operating from 67 locations in&nbsp;NSW and South Australia catering to approximately 1,200 students, so there are plenty of opportunities to choose from. At Aspect we foster a culture of belonging and investment in both staff and students. We would help you to build your career with us and see you reach your potential.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/going-to-school" target="_blank">Click here to find out more about our schools.</a></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><em>We're passionate about people, about being positive and about what’s possible!</em></strong>&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the School:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">Aspect Western Sydney </span>School provides placement for approximately&nbsp;160 students on the autism spectrum&nbsp;from Kindergarten to year 12. Our main site is located at Wetherill Park with 14 satellite classes&nbsp;within the Catholic and Department of Education schools across&nbsp;the Western and South Western regions of Sydney.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://www.autismspectrum.org.au/how-can-we-help/going-to-school/aspect-schools/western-sydney-school">To find out more about our school, click here.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in successfully managing and developing teams in the education sector including multi-disciplinary teams (special education services preferred)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated experience building collaborative and effective relationships with school and community stakeholders</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Highly accomplished /Lead Teacher Accreditation or Experienced Teacher Accreditation (desirable)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Professional experience working with children on the autism spectrum or other disabilities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A proven ability to manage financial, human and physical resources in a school</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrate the principles of professional practice as per Aust. Professional Standards for Principals</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Depending on the school's location/requirements it may be essential to have a current driver's license</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A Light Rigid (LR) driver's license (desirable)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You may be required to provide an international police clearance</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ongoing learning opportunities for advancement</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Salary range of $110,276 to $114,921 (based on hiring at Band 2 Step 13 or Band 3), plus deputy principal allowance of $32,743, plus special education allowance of $3,392, plus leave loading&nbsp; - the total would equate to up to $148,411 + Super</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Salary packaging to increase your take home pay</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Employee referral incentives</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">EAP services</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Discounted Fitness Passport membership options</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT2/assets/17625720">Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply: </strong>Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter is optional.&nbsp;There is no closing date for this role, all applications will be reviewed as they are received, and successful applicants will be contacted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and staff are required to have had two doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.&nbsp; As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect will collect information related to your vaccination status to ensure you meet this condition of employment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to: </strong>Lee Casuscelli,&nbsp;Deputy National Director, 0425 287 426</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect: </strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</strong></em></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>
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