<p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Location: Ashford, South Australia</span></p> &nbsp; <div class="container"> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Exciting opportunity has just opened for a passionate and dedicated school leader who wants to&nbsp;</strong></span></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>make a difference in the lives of children on the autism spectrum</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>This is a full time Principal role, to commence ASAP, for a 5 year contract (to May 2027) at our beautiful campus in Ashford, Adelaide</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Along with a dynamic and future focused leadership team, Aspect offer an attractive non-award salary with excellent tax effective PBI salary packaging benefits</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><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 </strong><strong>applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect's</strong><strong> School Network:</strong>&nbsp;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. Across our networks of schools, Aspect&nbsp;is proud of its passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers and aides who work together to create person-centered multi-disciplinary teams.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the School:</strong></span>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aspect’s Treetop School located in Ashford, South Australia, opened in 2016 and has undergone significant changes over the years to ensure the school communities’ needs are met. The school currently caters for 90 primary and secondary students (Reception to Year 10).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">With an ongoing demand for places and a long waitlist for Aspect’s education services in SA, Aspect recently completed a $3.5 million expansion of the existing faciliites. This capital works project has been designed to incorporate the latest learning practices and autism-friendly design. It is expected that further growth will be required in the Adelaide region and will include development of satellite programs to complement our existing main campus at Ashford.</span>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the role:&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">As Principal, you will lead a skilled, professional team to achieve positive outcomes for children on the autism spectrum, whilst actively contributing to the professional growth and development of Aspect's education services and strategic school improvement plans.&nbsp;&nbsp;Working with Aspect’s passionate staff will give you a fabulous opportunity to lead a dynamic and energetic school community where we understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We are looking for a transformational leader - someone who has energy, enthusiasm and can think strategically.&nbsp; You will demonstrate resilience and focus whilst working at an executive level to support members of your team to engage and succeed in programs for continuous improvement. You will work collaboratively with staff to improve teaching and learning opportunities and services and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including families and children enrolled at the school.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Key&nbsp;responsibilities include</span>:</strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide expert educational leadership for your school community</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Promote Aspect's vision, mission and values and uphold Aspect's family focused and person centred approaches</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Leading and developing a team of Coordinators, Teachers, School Support Officers and Clerical Staff</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Working with Aspect's Fundraising team and Parents and Friends group</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Overseeing the delivery of quality teaching and learning programs and comply with relevant legislation</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Promoting the school and needs of people on the autism spectrum and liaise with government, other service providers and the wider community</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT6/assets/12921396">To view the full position profile, please click&nbsp;here.</a><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT992/assets/11792818"><br></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What you need to succeed:&nbsp;</strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;">To be considered for this position you will have experience at a Principal or education leadership level. In addition to your teaching qualifications and experience, you will preferably hold qualifications and/or experience in special education disability services.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A National Police Check clearance is a requirement and Aspect will arrange this. You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance. A Working with Children check is also required.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong> <span style="font-size: small;">Remuneration packages for Aspect Principals are based on student numbers of the school.&nbsp;As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT557/assets/12040017">Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</a></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To Apply</strong>:&nbsp;Opportunities like this don't come around often so don't wait! To apply, please attach your updated resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for some positions at Aspect, in accordance with Government Directions, Public Health Orders, Work Health and Safety and duty of care obligations for staff and participants/students. As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives.&nbsp; &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="color: #221e1f;">Enquiries should be directed to:&nbsp;</span></strong>Lee Casuscelli, Deputy National Director, Aspect Education, on<tcxspan tcxhref="0425287426" title="Call 0425 287 426. via 3CX"> 0425 287 426.</tcxspan></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">For more information visit: <a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a>.&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</strong></span></em></p> <div id="apply-now-button">Apply Now</div> </div>