Assistant Principal Learning and Support - Rivendell School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
Leadership
Sector
Government
Salary range
Closing date
8 April 2026
Posted 27 Mar 2026
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65
Total students
46%
Boys
54%
Girls
24.3
Teaching FTE
20.8
Non-teaching FTE
1,095
ICSEA value
83rd percentile · Higher SES
33%
EAL/D Background
5%
Indigenous students
Source: ACARA My School data
Rivendell School is a joint NSW Ministry of Health and Department of Education facility located within the Thomas Walker Estate at Concord West, serving 65 students including four First Nations students. The school provides educational programs for students admitted to mental health units, with two on-site programs (Paterson for Stages 4-5 and Sulman for Stage 6) and two learning centres at off-site psychiatric facilities. It offers a broad academic curriculum alongside individualised education, wellbeing programs, targeted vocational training, and extracurricular activities, with a staff committed to communication and collaboration within the wider school community.
Role description
Location
Sydney RegionNumber of Positions
1Closing Date
08-Apr-2026, 4:00:00 PMJob Category
TCH OtherOrganisation
Teaching ServiceRivendell School is a NSW Department of Education School for Specific Purposes supporting students with complex mental health needs through personalised, evidence-informed educational programs developed in partnership with health professionals, families and schools. The school has a maximum of 107 enrolments across its Concord West and Campbeltown education programs.
The Assistant Principal, Learning and Support is based at Rivendell School and works directly with the Strathfield Network of schools to strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for students with additional learning and support needs. The role provides leadership in personalised learning and support, attendance, behaviour support, transition planning, collaborative case management and the implementation of evidence-based adjustments and interventions.
The successful applicant will work closely with principals, learning and support teams, teac…