Assistant Principal

2 months ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
The Assistant Principal position is a teaching role and includes the DoE executive release component.

Morisset Public School is situated on the south-west side of Lake Macquarie. We are a proud member of the Western Shores Learning Alliance, which is in partnership with 4 primary schools and Morisset High School. Morisset Public School has a total of 165 enrolments for 2023. 27% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and 14% are from language backgrounds other than English.

We have strong parent and community involvement in school events and whole school student initiatives and an active P&C and local Itji-Marru AECG working to improve the school learning environment for all stakeholders.

There is a continued emphasis on embedding quality teaching practices in literacy and numeracy. High impact teaching strategies provide opportunities to enhance teacher practice and ensure students achieve expected growth and attainment in their learning achieved through highly effective self-directed learning opportunities for all students. Our work with individual students is responsive and closely monitored. Individual and targeted support is provided and structures are in place to identify students who need intervention and extension.

The wellbeing and engagement of our students remains a priority - embedding You Can Do it principles and positive expectations across the seven classes. Dedicated staff teams focus on improving student outcomes in literacy and numeracy, behaviour and inclusion. A strong leadership team comprising Principal, AP (Wellbeing and Inclusion), AP (Curriculum and Instruction), LaST, Chaplain and Counsellor lead curriculum and wellbeing programs across the whole school community.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with the demonstrated capacity to balance exemplary classroom teaching practice with the complex leadership and management role of an Assistant Principal.

Demonstrated ability to drive, manage and support effective research of evidence-based practices that improve student literacy and numeracy outcomes during the implementation of the new curriculum reform.

Proven ability to lead whole school wellbeing and cultural programs, engaging with all stakeholders, to enable every student to connect, succeed and thrive.

Demonstrated capacity to foster authentic relationships and a proven capacity to lead initiatives through strong collaborative partnerships with all members of the school community.

**General Selection Criteria**:
1. Successful teaching experience with capacity to initiate improvement in teaching, learning and classroom practice
- 2. Knowledge of curriculum, assessment and student welfare with the ability to lead and design quality, inclusive teaching and learning programs- 3. Educational leadership skills to build the capacity and manage the performance of individuals and teams- 4. Well developed communication and interpersonal skills with the capacity to build relationships and engage students, staff and parents- 5. Ability to plan and manage resources effectively and equitably to support teaching and learning- 6. Knowledge of and commitment to the Department's Aboriginal education policies**Conditions**:
**Special Notes**:
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