<p><strong>Location: Wetherill Park, Australia</strong></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li><strong>An exciting opportunity has become available&nbsp;to join&nbsp;Australia's largest national&nbsp;provider of autism-specific educational services&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>As the School Principal, 'Lead Learner', you will lead a team of highly committed Special&nbsp;Education Educators, and foster a positive, safe work&nbsp;culture&nbsp;</strong></li><li><strong>Located at&nbsp;our Aspect Western Sydney School main campus at Wetherill Park in Western Sydney, NSW.</strong></li></ul><p><strong>Education:</strong></p><p>Aspect Schools are leaders in education for children on the autism spectrum K-12, leading the way in developing and applying innovative, evidence-based education approaches that create positive outcomes for autistic students and young people.</p><p>It’s the perfect time to join one of our nine&nbsp;Aspect Schools located in NSW and SA as we embark on our exciting journey alongside&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ACoAAAFyesQByLw8aH008U23EpcuaSgHZfKFQSU"><strong>Lyn&nbsp;Sharratt</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong>to put focus on data, demonstrating growth of students learning and development. Our dedicated Educators are transforming the landscape of autism education, paving the way for brighter futures and boundless opportunities for our students.</p><p><strong>About the School:</strong></p><p>We are looking for a School Principal to join the Aspect Education Leadership team, and lead the Aspect Western Sydney School to foster growth and progress for all learners.</p><p>Aspect Western Sydney School is renowned for its specialised support for students on the autism spectrum and other learning needs. Our sites are equipped with tailored resources and programs designed to foster individualised learning and development. Its modern facilities and dedicated staff create a nurturing environment that promotes both academic and personal growth, making it a pivotal institution in Western Sydney's educational landscape.</p><p>Aspect Western Sydney&nbsp;School&nbsp;provides placement for approximately 145 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.</p><p><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></p><p><strong>What you will do:</strong></p><p>Lead a school culture that demonstrates Aspect’s Mission, Vision and Values. Work within a team, using a person-centred approach, to implement the&nbsp;<strong>Aspect Comprehensive Approach (ACA)&nbsp;</strong>to teach students the skills, knowledge and strategies they require to achieve their potential and facilitate them to positively engage with their community.</p><p>Provide expert educational leadership to the school to ensure every student is developing the necessary skills to positively engage in their current and future environments. Promote family focused and person-centred approaches in all aspects of the school.</p><p><a href="https://c.smartrecruiters.com/sr-company-attachments-prod-aws-dc5/65289c8f3054633b9291483a/4f1d8935-8fbc-4b7f-a5e0-c98290e3468a?r=s3-eu-central-1">Click here to review the position profile.</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What we are looking for:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in successfully managing and developing teams in the education sector including multi-disciplinary teams (special education services preferred)</li><li>Demonstrated experience building collaborative and effective relationships with community stakeholders (e.g. P&amp;F, other local schools and community groups)</li><li>Professional experience working with children on the autism spectrum and/or special needs</li><li>Strong ICT knowledge and skills (including MS Office suite, Google docs, etc)</li><li>A proven ability to financially manage a school</li><li>Demonstrate the principles of professional practice as per&nbsp;Australian Professional Standards for Principals</li><li>NESA accreditation (essential) &amp; tertiary qualifications in educational leadership and disability (desirable)</li><li>NSW Working with Children Check clearance for paid employment</li><li>Current driver's licence</li><li>You may be required to provide an international police clearance.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>What we offer:</strong></p><ul><li>Ongoing learning opportunities for advancement</li><li>Competitive total remuneration package</li><li>Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay</li><li>Employee referral incentive</li><li>Access to a wide range of discounts through <i>Perkbox</i> on everyday&nbsp;purchases</li><li>Discounted membership to fitness facilities through <i>Fitness Passport</i></li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP).</li></ul><p><strong>To apply:</strong></p><p>Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; a cover letter should be addressed to <strong>Karilyn Gumley,&nbsp;Deputy National Director, Aspect Education,</strong> outlining your suitability for the position.&nbsp;</p><p>Applications should be received by <strong>Monday, 30 September 2024.</strong></p><p>Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.</p><p><strong>Enquiries should be directed to: </strong>Karilyn Gumley, Deputy National Director, Aspect Education, <a href="mailto:kgumley@autismspectrum.org.au">kgumley@autismspectrum.org.au</a> or 0403 442 052.</p><p><i>Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.</i></p><p><strong>Learn more about us:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/"><strong>www.autismspectrum.org.au</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>