▷ (3 Days Left) Assistant Principal - Mount Austin Public School

Job Description Assistant Principal - Mount Austin Public School (0000B3HV) Location Regional NSW Advertisement Number A900149636 Number of Positions 1 Remuneration Total Remuneration Package: Remuneration package valued at $168,946.00. This position attracts a base salary of $149,059.00, plus leave loading and employer's contribution to superannuation. School Name Mount Austin Public School Full Time Equivalent FTE 1.000 Contact Phone: 02 6925 2481 Closing Date 12-Nov-2025, 5:00:00 AM Job Category TCH Other Organisation Teaching Service Position Information Mount Austin Public School is located on Wiradjuri country in Wagga Wagga. There are currently 235 students who attend the school, representing 16 different nationalities, including approximately 30% of students identifying as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and approximately 32% of the student body with an English as a Second Language background. In 2026 we will have 11 mainstream classes and 2 support classes. The vision for Mount Austin Public School is to create a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive learning community where every student is empowered to reach their full potential. We will cultivate a culture of respect and belonging, embrace diversity, and foster a passion towards "Learning for Life." Mount Austin Public School offers a supportive and inclusive school community where staff are valued, and collaboration is encouraged. The school is committed to delivering high-quality education and is striving for a quality home/school relationship, as reflected in its new School Excellence Plan. This focuses on continuous improvement in teaching practices and student outcomes, valuing community input. The plan also emphasises fostering a culture of wellbeing for both students and staff, allowing teachers to work in a positive and caring environment. Specific Selection Criteria 1. Approval to teach infants and/or primary 2. Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively as a member of the leadership team to cultivate a positive, high-expectations school culture. 3. Demonstrated ability to contribute to the strategic directions of a school, supporting and driving initiatives within the School Excellence Plan. 4. Demonstrated capacity to foster a welcoming and respectful environment that values and celebrates diversity, promoting a strong sense of belonging for all teachers, students and families. 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 policy. Conditions An unconditional full approval to teach is a requirement. If you do not hold a full approval to teach with the NSW Department of Education, you are required to commence the application process at the same time as you apply for this teaching opportunity. Special Notes Applicants are to include details of their WWCC clearance number as part of this application. About the NSW Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest provider of public education in Australia with responsibility for delivering high-quality public education to two-thirds of the NSW student population. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability. If we can make some adjustments to our recruitment/interview process to better enable you to shine, please contact the Diversity and Inclusion Team (dandi@det.nsw.edu.au) or visit NSW Department of Education Diversity and Inclusion. New merit selection application guidelines for classroom teachers, executives and principals have been introduced to provide greater clarity to applicants and selection panels. The guidelines are located here. To ensure that your application complies with the guideline page limits, your attachments must be in PDF format. We pay respect to the Traditional Custodians and First Peoples of NSW, and acknowledge their continued connection to their country and culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr