Assistant Principal

2 weeks ago


Sydney, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Birrong Public School is located in the Chullora Principals Network - Metropolitan South School Performance Directorate. The school has an enrolment of approximately 530 students and caters for a diverse student population, with 91% of students from a language background other than English (LBOTE). There are currently 30 language backgrounds, with Arabic and Vietnamese speaking backgrounds the largest groups.

Our school is supported by a strong parent body. Students, staff, parents and community members are committed to strengthening partnerships to improve student learning outcomes. High standards are set and encouraged in teaching and learning programs. Opportunities for students are available in many areas including creative and performing arts, debating, sport, environmental education and student leadership. As a Positive Behaviour for Learning (PBL) school, Birrong follows a holistic approach to child development and wellbeing.

There are approximately 47 school-based personnel including executive staff, classroom teachers, specialist EAL/D and Learning and Support (LaS) teachers, a school counsellor, administrative staff and a general assistant. Birrong Public School has an uncompromising focus on teaching and learning with a dedicated staff who have a range of teaching experience. Deep engagement in professional learning is underpinned by collaborative learning and planning with stage supervisors and Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction where teaching staff meet fortnightly to understand what is going on for our learners, target areas for development to improve student outcomes, and use consistent teacher judgment to ensure teaching and learning is making enough of a difference for all students.

**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary with a proven ability to work collaboratively meeting the demands of the assistant principal role with evidence of effective leadership that drives school improvement and enhances a culture of high expectations.

Demonstrated ability to lead and build teacher capacity in the implementation of high-quality literacy and numeracy programs, using evidenced-based assessment and effective data analysis to enhance student learning outcomes.

An approachable and visible leader, with outstanding organisation, communication and interpersonal skills who works as part of a collaborative team to mentor staff and build positive, authentic relationships with the whole school and wider 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**:
**About the NSW Department of Education



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