Assistant Principal Learning and Support Primary - Rivendell School
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Primary
Salary range
Closing date
18 November 2026
Posted 5 Nov 2026
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School type
Co-educational
Year range
U
School staff (FTE)
45.1
24.3 teaching · 20.8 non-teaching
Students per teacher
2.7:1
teaching FTE basis
Total enrolments
65
Indigenous students
5%
Language other than English
33%
Girls vs boys
35 girls · 30 boys
Socio-educational background
Above the Australian average
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
Position Information
Rivendell 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, teachers, families and external
agenci…