Assistant Principal

1 month ago


Newcastle, Australia NSW Government -Teaching Service Full time

**Position Information**:
Wangi Wangi Public School, situated on Awabakal lands on the western shores of Lake Macquarie and is focused on improving literacy, numeracy and wellbeing outcomes for all our students. Currently, 166 students are enrolled in our school with 2024 enrolments anticipated to be beyond 170.

17% of our students are from Aboriginal backgrounds and 8% have a language background other than English. Our school is a proud member of the Mankillakan AECG and is a part of the Toronto Learning Community. Wangi Wangi Public School has a committed and engaged Parents and Citizens Association. Our school has strong relationships with the broader school community where genuine collaborations for learning and wellbeing occur.

Wangi Wangi Public School is a place where amazing happens. Our committed staff implement robust and current evidence-based literacy and numeracy pedagogies to support our diverse learners. Wangi Wangi Public School is currently in the final stages of the 2021 - 2024 School Improvement Plan cycle and is undertaking External Validation. This process has revealed strengths in aspects of curriculum, assessment and data, wellbeing and leadership. The analysis has shown the need for a continued focus on explicit teaching and formative assessment practices.

Student attendance at Wangi Wangi PS sits above state averages. Students are engaged and this is due to high levels of staff commitment to improve outcomes. Collegial, collaborative and consultative relationships are a key to the success of Wangi Wangi Public School. Executive staff, teachers, SLSOs and office staff work side-by-side to drive improvement through a culture focussed on learning through high expectations in a welcoming school environment.

**#wwpsiswhereamazinghappens**:
**Selection Criteria**:
In addition to the general selection criteria, approval to teach infants and/or primary
- Proven ability to maintain exemplary classroom practice K-6, along with the skill to implement and support evidence-based literacy and numeracy teaching practices.
- Proven ability to lead, implement and support whole school wellbeing practices and initiatives that result in enhanced student engagement and sense of belonging.
- Demonstrated capacity to effectively lead collaborative and cohesive teams.
- Capacity to foster strong, meaningful, sustainable relationships with the Wangi Wangi Public School community and with all stakeholders.

**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**

It is anticipated that this position will commence on Day 1 Term 1 of the 2024 school year.



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