Associate Principal

This is a 5 month fixed term, full-time position commencing Term 4, 2026 with possible extension (9 months) and/or permanency

The School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory (SSEN: S) provides educational support for children with hearing loss, vision impairment or dual sensory loss. The staff strive to meet the individual needs of learners by providing educational support for children and students while supporting schools to provide fully accessible learning environments, curriculum, and school communities. Educational support is available across the public school and non-government system, from birth to Year 12. As a state-wide specialist service, SSEN: S is part of a network of specialist schools which operate under the Statewide Services pillar of Service Delivery.

Find out more about our school by visiting SSENS - School of Special Educational Needs: Sensory or Schools Online

The Role

The Associate Principal would play a pivotal role in supporting the SSEN:S leadership team to enact and drive system priorities and ensure the delivery of high-quality, inclusive teaching and learning. This includes leading with agility in a complex statewide context, empowering staff, facilitating targeted professional learning, and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence.

Working in partnership with the Principal and leadership team, the Associate Principal should provide strong educational leadership that builds shared ownership of the SSEN:S vision, values, and goals. The role calls for a leader with a proven ability to develop and sustain effecti…